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What do I
do if I'm having academic problems?
Always talk to your instructor first. If that doesn't work: (1) make
an appointment with your advisor to discuss your situation. Your
advisor may refer you to Academic Support Services for help; (2)
Make an appointment with the Director of Academic Support Services,
who will direct you to appropriate support services including
tutors, study groups, and special programs.
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Are tutors
available for all courses and how much will they cost?
Tutors, or small groups, are available for most DWC courses to help
students improve their academic performance. Students work with
their tutors at a time and place decided on by the two individuals
or when study groups find most convenient. Consistency and
timeliness have shown to be critical factors in getting help. DWC
charges no fee for this service.
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How do I
know if I need a tutor?
When and if you feel you need individual attention to help you
improve your grades, a tutor may be the answer. Other times, joining
a small study group is equally effective. To request a tutor: (1)
Contact the Director of Academic Support Services after you discuss
this need with your instructor. (2) Complete a "Request for Tutor"
form, available in the Office of Academic Support Services. (3)
Return the form to the Director of Academic Support Services so a
tutor can be assigned to you. (4) Remember: getting early help is
important.
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What can I
expect from a DWC tutor and what do they expect of me?
DWC tutors help identify where your problems are and provide a
process for working through solutions. Students must be active
partners in the tutoring process. The goal of a tutor is to prepare
the student to understand course content and to be able to
demonstrate that understanding. The second goal is to help the
student become successful independent learners. Keep in mind you'll
be responsible to arrive for scheduled meetings prepared and on
time. Tutors will coach you, but not do the work for you. In
addition, you may meet with your tutor one-on-one or in a small
study group. In either case, tutors will work with you to help you
achieve academic success.
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Can I be a
DWC tutor?
To become a tutor, students must complete a DWC Tutor Application
and agree to uphold the "DWC Tutor Guidelines". Students can obtain
this information from the Director of Academic Services. (2) Anyone
wishing to tutor must see the Director of Academic Support Services,
the director of the Math/Science Center or the Writing Center.
Normally, tutors must have achieved a "B" or better in the course
they would like to tutor in and receive a recommendation from the
teacher who taught the course. Occasionally, an instructor might
recommend a student who is currently enrolled in a course to tutor
students who are having problems. (3) The Director of Academic
Support Services will coordinate with the Payroll Office to complete
the tutor hiring process. Once hired, tutors keep track of their
work hours and have them verified by the students they tutor.
Tutors, will normally, work with each student they tutor up to three
hours a week.
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If I am
undecided about my major, what do I do?
At DWC you can enter freshman year as an "undeclared" major. Enroll
in general education classes, speak with advisors, and plan on
declaring a major your second year. Many undecided majors opt for
Social Science because this generalist degree is excellent
preparation for virtually any career path.
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Can I
transfer credits from a community college?
Yes. Most general education and many core course requirements may be
transferred provided you have earned a "C" or better. You may
transfer up to 63 credits from a two-year institutions and 90
credits from a four-year accredited institution.
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Do DWC
professors care about their students?
Yes. Our professors truly consider each student's needs and goals;
in fact, DWC professors choose to work here because of the ability
to have more one-on-one contact with their students.
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Does DWC
offer academic advising?
Yes. Every DWC student has an academic advisor with whom they meet
at least twice a year.
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What is
DWC's policy on class attendance?
DWC students are expected to attend all classes and each instructor
may have additional requirements. DWC students are responsible for
notifying all of their teachers whenever extenuating circumstances
occur, sickness, death in the family, etc. Students should notify
instructors as soon as possible ,before and not after the fact
whenever possible. Always work with instructors on how to make up
the work missed. Students are always responsible for all work
required in all courses. Too many absences, even though they may be
for valid reasons, may prevent a student from sufficient
participation to absorb course requirements.
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