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The college’s Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and Compliance Officer for discrimination and sexualharassment is the Director of Human Resources, Monroe CountyCommunity College, 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Michigan48161, phone 734.384.4245. For procedural information, please seethe website at www.monroeccc.edu.POLICY STATEMENT ON SOCIALSECURITY NUMBER PRIVACYThe State of Michigan Public Act 454 of 2004 establishes regulationsto help ensure the privacy of student Social Security numbers. Thisincludes the proper use, disclosure and disposal of student SocialSecurity numbers. The Community College District of Monroe County,Michigan will follow procedures to ensure that these requirements aremet. For procedural information, please see the website atwww.monroeccc.edu.MAIN CAMPUSAudrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration BuildingThe Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Buildingadministrative offices, dining facilities, a student lounge and recreationarea, the MCCC Bookstore, community-use conference rooms alsoused as classrooms, culinary arts classrooms and a beautiful courtyard.The Admissions Office and Student Government are alsolocated in this facility.Campbell Learning Resources CenterNamed for MCCC’s first president, Dr. Ronald Campbell, the CampbellLearning Resources Center is the focal point of the campus. Thistwo-story building contains classrooms, faculty offices, the Library anda small theater.Career Technology CenterThe 60,000-square-foot Career Technology Center houses programsrelated to applied sciences and engineering technology curricula. Itprovides infrastructure to support state-of-the-art classrooms and labspace required to deliver instruction and skills necessary to securehighgrowth, high-demand and high-paying jobs.Founders HallFounders Hall opened in 2020 and was designed with student successin mind, featuring state-of-the-art learning environments and enhancedstudent services. It is home to the Student Success Center, wherestudents can access Tutoring and Learning Assistance services,Disability Services and the Testing Center. It features multiple smallgroup study rooms and collaborative seating areas, state-of-the-artclassrooms, a large open computer space,open tutoring space andmore. Founders Hall is also home to the college’s Business, ComputerInformation Systems, Graphic Design and Art programs.Gerald Welch Health Education BuildingNamed for MCCC’s second president, the Gerald Welch HealthEducation Building houses the Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing,PN to RN and Respiratory Therapy programs and laboratories. It also ishome to MCCC’s physical education courses. The facility also featuresa large multi-purpose room/gymnasium, dance-aerobics room and theFitness Center.La-Z-Boy CenterThe La-Z-Boy Center provides exciting opportunities for studentsand the community and is flexible enough to respond to three equally4important needs – cultural arts programming, customized training forbusiness and industry, and unparalleled space for community activitiesand conferences. The 575-seat Meyer Theater within the La-Z-BoyCenter permits for a broad range of performances that require high-endlighting, sound production, set design and staging.Life Sciences BuildingThe Life Sciences Building houses programs, laboratories, classroomsand offices related to the physical and natural sciences. It is also hometo the college’s Early Childhood Education and Elementary Educationprograms. The building also contains two small, auditorium-type lecturehalls and a climate-controlled greenhouse. A 2,500-square-foot studentcollaborative space was recently added to the facility for individual andgroup study.LIBRARYThe Library provides students and faculty with services, print materialsand online resources selected to support the college curricula andpromote independent research and lifelong learning. A complete listof all databases can be found in our A-Z List, including ProQuestCentral, Academic Search Complete, JSTOR, and many more. TheLibrary includes areas for quiet and group study, workstations for Internetaccess, online databases, reserve class materials, wireless accessand journal articles in both print and online formats. Faculty librarianscan help students learn how to use the wide variety of informationsources available on and off-campus. Reference librarians provideboth individual reference help and research education sessions forspecific classes. Library staff can be reached at 734.384.4204 duringopen hours, by emailing askalibrarian@monroeccc.edu, or through theLibrary Chat feature found on the Library homepageSTUDENT SUCCESS SERVICESThe Student Success Center provides academic support services aswell as services to students with disabilities. The goal of the SSC isto help students improve their classroom performance and achieveacademic success and independence. All SSC services are free toenrolled MCCC students. Most of the SSC services are provided inFounders Hall (Room F-148). Appointments can be made in person inthe SSC, by calling 734.384.4167 or online at https://tutor.monroeccc.edu.The Writing Center will also be temporarily located in FoundersHall (Room F-148 ) for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters. Pleasesee below.TutoringTutoring is available for many MCCC courses. Most tutoring isperformed one-to-one (in person or online). When requested, grouptutoring is also available. Appointments are encouraged to ensure aspecific time is reserved for you; walk-ins are accepted. Academiccoaching is another tutoring option available for assistance in allcourses.Supplemental InstructionGroup study sessions are led by a trained student leader for selectedcourses. The leader attends class, takes notes, reads the assignedmaterials and conducts two study sessions per week (in person oronline). The scheduled group study sessions are informal and havebeen proven to be quite helpful.

Blueprint for College Success Workshop4.“Blueprint” is a free workshop designed for all college students,particularly those students without recent classroom experience. AllMCCC students are welcome to attend. The workshop topics include: Adapting to the academic demands of college Time management and goal setting Learning preferences Note-taking skills Test-taking skills and test anxiety Math skillsPlease visit the college website for Blueprint workshop information. Call734.384.4167 to register for access to the virtual workshop.Writing CenterStudent writing fellows assist with all stages of the writing process frompre-writing to revision and editing. The writing fellows are studentswho have demonstrated writing ability in ENGL 254 (AdvancedComposition). Many courses at MCCC are assigned a writing fellow.Assistance on any writing project is also available in the Writing Center,temporarily located in Founders Hall (Room F-148 ) for Fall 2021 andWinter 2022. For more information visit services.5.6.7.8.DISABILITY SERVICESStudents with disabilities may be eligible for classroom and testccommodations to provide access to all college facilities and programs.Accommodations are intended to “level the playing field” as muchas possible, so the student with a disability has an equal opportunityto succeed. Access is provided while maintaining high academicstandards.Disability counselors are available to assist students with disabilitiesin all aspects of their educational planning. Students may schedulean appointment with a disability counselor in the SSC to requestaccommodations, plan their schedule, obtain career and transferinformation and receive collaborative services with outside agencies.Process for Requesting Accommodations forStudents with Disabilities1.2.3.Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans withDisabilities Amendments Act (2008) and the Rehabilitation Act of1973, an individual with a disability includes any person who hasa physical, learning, emotional, behavioral or mental impairmentthat substantially limits one or more major life activities.The student should schedule an appointment with a disabilityservices counselor. Eligibility for services will be determined byinformation gathered from the student interview and documentation provided.Any documentation and information that the student can readilyshare during the initial appointment – such as accommodationhistory; educational or medical records; reports and assessmentscreated by health care providers, school psychologists, teachersor an educational system – is helpful. Examples of documentationmay include a psychological evaluation, 504 Plan, IEP (IndividualEducation Plan), SOP (Summary of Performance) or report ofteacher observations. Providing current and relevant informationduring the initial appointment can save the need for repeat trips tothe Disability Services Office.9.10.11.12.13.The student interview will focus on how the condition impacts thestudent in the academic environment. This interactive process willenable the counselor to determine how the disability is connectedto a barrier and if an accommodation would provide access.Information gathered during the initial interview will be reviewedby the Disability Services Review Committee. If recommendationsare included in the documentation, they will be considered together with the total assessment, the specific program and class,and information provided by the student during the interview.Appropriate accommodations will be determined on an individualbasis.Within 10 business days of the initial appointment, the student willbe notified in writing of the outcome of their request either by mailor in person.It is the responsibility of the student receiving an accommodationto: Notify or leave a message with Disability Services if he/she will not be attending class due to a disability-relatedabsence by calling 734.384.4167. Use the same procedure to notify Disability Services if he/she has difficulty with any accommodation (i.e., note taker,scribe, interpreter).All accommodations are provided free of charge. Cooperativeagreements through a third party (i.e., Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons) will beconsidered.Any loaned equipment must be returned to the Disability ServicesOffice within one week of the end of the semester. Failure toreturn equipment will result in a financial hold on the student’srecord.Accommodations are made on an individual basis each semester.Prior to each semester, students need to meet with a disabilityservices counselor to review their accommodation status andcomplete appropriate paperwork.Non-credit students seeking accommodations must meet with adisability services counselor each time they register for a class.Student confidentiality will be observed and no documentation orinformation will be released without the student’s written consent.Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate individualneeds. However, this is not a guarantee that accommodations willbe provided exactly as requested.BOOKSTORELocated in the Audrey Warrick Student Services/ AdministrationBuilding, the MCCC Bookstore sells book bags, school supplies, giftitems, greeting cards and Husky spirit wear. All items are available topurchase in the on-campus store location and on the website at https://bookstore.monroeccc.edu/. Orders placed on the website can bepicked up in the Bookstore or shipped directly to a student’s residence.The Bookstore has partnered with eCampus for the sale of all coursematerials and laptops. To purchase from eCampus, use the followinglink to shop by student’s course schedule at https://monroeccc.ecampus.com/sign-in?ltype s.eCampus orders can be shipped to the Bookstore or directly to astudent’s residence. A notification will be sent to a student’s emailaccount when the order has arrived and is ready for pick up. Deliveriessent to the Bookstore can be picked up by students during theBookstore’s open hours. A form of personal identification is necessaryfor pick up.5

Various payment methods are accepted on the eCampus website, suchas credit and debit cards, PayPal, financial aid, book buyback creditsand credits earned through the Rewards Program.Students should keep books in original condition (by not openingpackages, opening access codes or writing in them) until they arecertain there is no need to return them. Check the Bookstore websitefor refund and exchange policies.Book buy back is available at any time using the student profile setup on eCampus. The Bookstore may also have on-campus book buyback, typically held at the end of Fall and Winter semesters. Informationon upcoming buy backs, including days and times, is available bycalling the Bookstore or checking the Bookstore section of the college’swebsite.Visit the Bookstore website at https://monroeccc.edu/bookstore foradditional information.CORPORATE AND COMMUNITYSERVICES DIVISIONThe basic mission of the Corporate and Community Services Divisionis to provide a variety of educational opportunities to adults within thecollege service area. Courses and programs are designed in responseto education and training needs expressed by individuals, communitygroups, and business and industry, as well as demands for enrichmentand recreational activities.The CCS Division of Monroe County Community College is acomprehensive educational provider to many segments of thecommunity. The diverse offerings and services touch a wide variety ofcitizens and organizations.Community service programs and activities are an ongoing part of thedivision. Community service programs include the annual Safety Expoand presentation of College Supporter of the Year award, as well asother programs that reflect the diverse interests of the community.Customized TrainingThe CCS Division plays a significant role in economic developmentactivities throughout Monroe County by providing training programsdesigned to maintain a competitive workforce. Through contracteducation with area business and industry, specific training programsmay be offered onsite or at the workplace. CCS personnel are regularlyinvolved in county-wide programs with the Chamber of Commerce, theBusiness Development Corporation, Michigan Works! and a varietyof governmental agencies and organizations dedicated to economicdevelopment.The college does participate in the Michigan New Jobs TrainingProgram, which provides funding to area employers for workforcetraining.For information on specific training programs available, or to view acurrent schedule of training classes, visit the college’s website.6Lifelong LearningThe Lifelong Learning Office provides educational opportunities in awide range of non-credit, non-degree programs. Through the LifelongLearning schedule of classes, a variety of classes and programsare offered for professional development in business, computers,construction, real estate, industrial technology, medical skill training andprofessional licensure. Personal interest, crafts/hobby, sports/recreationand health/wellness classes are also offered for individuals seekingpersonal development and leisure activities. In addition, summer campsin a variety of topics are offered annually to students in grades K-12.Evening and weekend class offerings, one-night classes, one-dayworkshops and an easy registration process that includes Webregistration are just some of the many advantages that LifelongLearning offers to the adult student at MCCC.For specific class information or to receive a current schedule ofclasses, contact the Lifelong Learning Office, located within theCorporate and Community Services Division office (Room 286 of theLa-Z-Boy Center) at 734.384.4127, or visit the MCCC website.Workforce DevelopmentThe Workforce Development Office assists current and former MonroeCounty Community College students, as well as alumni and countyresidents, in locating job opportunities in the surrounding employmentarea. The Workforce Development Office provides informationregarding available part-time, full-time, permanent and temporarypositions in a wide variety of occupational areas. Student assistantpositions in all areas of the college are also available through theWorkforce Development Office.Upon registration with the Workforce Development Office, studentsand job seekers can obtain job information, post resumes and contactpotential employers. They also have access to a variety of job seekingskills seminars, assistance with resumes and reference materials.Area employers use MCCC’s Workforce Development Office freeof charge to post available jobs and access qualified candidatesregistered with the office. For more information about registering foremployment opportunities or posting a job, contact the WorkforceDevelopment Office at 734.384.4229 or visit the college’s website.WHITMAN CENTERThe Whitman Center, located on Lewis Avenue in Bedford Township,exemplifies the community service commitment of the college. TheWhitman Center is designed to serve the residents of SoutheastMichigan and Northwest Ohio and offers a wide range of creditcourses applicable toward an associate degree or transfer to afour-year institution. The center also offers Lifelong Learning classes,customized training and a variety of unique programs and exhibits forthe community. For more information on Whitman Center office hours,available classes, counseling appointments, etc., visit the MCCCwebsite.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSAND ACTIVITIESMonroe County Community Co

Community College District was formed on June 29, 1964, by the electors of Monroe County. On July 3, 1964, the district was given statutory authority under the provisions of Michigan Act 188 of the Public Acts of 1955 to function as a community college. The 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit .