Resources
Northwest College
Division of Physical Sciences
754-6460
Math Resource Guide
FALL 2011
Math Center (MC) Hours
(the entrance is by the parking lot south of the Science/Math building)
Science and Math (SM) Building
MC Coordinator: Nancy Fees
Office: SM 152 Phone# 754-6014 MC Phone# 754-6021
Free instructional support for all NWC math students is provided by math faculty and peer tutors. Selected math textbook videos/dvds are available for check-out. COME for free drop-in math tutoring, study help, to take a test or just to have a cup of coffee and discuss math J
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TIME |
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Monday through Thursday |
9 am – 4:30 pm |
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Friday |
9 am – 1 pm |
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Saturdays, Sundays, School Holidays |
CLOSED |
Math Faculty Tutoring Hours in the MC
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TIME |
FACULTY TUTOR |
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Monday |
3 – 4:30 pm |
Martin Stensing |
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Tuesday |
3 – 4:30 pm |
Lourdes Pajo |
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Wednesday |
3 – 4:30 pm |
Sue Norris |
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Thursday |
3 – 4:30 pm |
Bob Krenz |
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RESOURCE AVAILABLE |
CONTACT PERSON/PROCEDURE |
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Selected Math Textbooks |
Check-out at front desk for use in library |
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Study/Conference Rooms |
8 rooms available on first come, first serve basis Seminar Room - available if unscheduled |
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Scientific and Graphing Calculators |
Check-out at front desk for semester use (limited availability – can check-out until gone) |
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Math Books |
Self-help books on algebra, calculus, etc. Assorted other math textbooks. Search Wyld (Library Catalog) |
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Math 0900, 0920 & 0930 (Miller, Hyde, O’Neill series) |
On RESERVE in the library |
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Library Late Night Study: Monday – Thursday 11 pm – 2 am; Sundays 10 pm – 2 am
Peer Tutoring Services—provides FREE help for students in most academic areas. NWC students can now book tutoring appointments using the TutorTrac software from any internet connected PC. Click the My NWC student log in on NWC ‘s homepage and you will have access to the TutorTrac icon. You may also contact Carol Zawacki, Tutoring Specialist at 754-6137 or drop by the second floor of the library to request a tutor or make an appointment with a tutor. In addition to individual tutoring, group study and drop in tutoring are available at various locations. Current schedules for these services can be viewed at: http://www.northwestcollege.edu/tutoring
The Student Success Center (SSC) is located in lower level of Colter Hall, down the ramp on the east side of the front steps. Stop by or call 754-6135 for all your scheduling needs. The SSC also offers the following:
- Student Health—your first stop for health-related questions and concerns without the price of an office visit. Contact JoHanna Hergenrider, RN, and/or Roxie Herman, physician’s assistant (754-6442).
- Disability Support Services— responds to the needs of students with documented disabilities as outlined both in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Amended) of 2008. If you have a documented disability, please contact Deb Mills, Disability Support Services Coordinator, at 754-6135 for free, confidential individualized services.
- Project Succeed—helps eligible students position themselves for success and pursue excellence through graduation or transfer to a four-year college. The staff offers learning, study, time management, and budgeting strategies as well as career and transfer assistance. Eligible students are those who have low income, those whose parents do not have a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and/or those who have documented disabilities. Project Succeed is funded by the U.S. Department of Education as a Student Support Services TRiO program and is staffed by Cindy Childs, Lisa Harsh and Jean Nash (754-6135).
- Counseling—Licensed Clinical Counselors Cynthia Garhart (754-6135) and Roena Halbur (754-6135) work with students providing counseling for mental health issues including depression, eating concerns, relationships, anxiety, and grief, to name a few. Adjustment issues in college such as homesickness, stress management, and study skills are other common areas for which students may wish to seek assistance from the counselors. There are two interns this semester to assist with counseling needs so students are encouraged to stop by for just one visit or for weekly visits
- Multicultural—connects NWC with the world. Mary Baumann (754-6138) coordinates services for international and minority students and brings diverse program offerings to our campus.
- Testing—The Testing Center is located in the SSC. The Testing Center is the place for campus make-up exams, testing accommodations for students with disabilities and COMPASS tests/re-takes. The COMPASS test is used to place you in the appropriate Math and English courses. It is used when you have not taken the ACT or SAT tests or you want to try to improve your current math or English placement. The first time you take the test there is a $10 fee and there is a $3 fee for re-takes. Contact Jesse Taylor (754-6126) to schedule an appointment for testing.
Online HELP There is also free on-line “live” tutoring available for all NWC students available at the SMARTHINKING link referred to below. (NOTE: The first time your user name is “Northwestwy” and your password is “commence”. After you log in using this information, you will be asked to set up your own username and password.) Come by the Math Tutoring Center for your free Smarthinking Student Handbook.
STUDENT PORTAL You may access a variety of information by logging into the student portal at http://mynwc.northwestcollege.edu/ (Notice that there is NO “www” in the address). You should have received an email from Computer Services about how to activate your student account. If you need to activate your account, please contact Computer Services at 307.754.6080 or try http://www.northwestcollege.edu/it/login.dot for assistance activating accounts and password reset information.
STUDENT EMAIL For example, Jane Doe’s NWC Email address: jane.doe@student.northwestcollege.edu .
NWC Internet Advising, transfer and college related information is found at www.northwestcollege.edu.
ALEKS courses—end in an “M”. For example, Math 0920-2M which means that a portion of the class uses online software for homework, practice and additional learning. Course codes are available from your instructor so that you can enroll in the correct ALEKS online course via www.aleks.com.