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v Where can I get academic help?
 The
first line of attack, when you find yourself in a rough spot, is always the
teacher. Speak with the faculty member before class, after class, by
phone or email, and ask for an appointment. There’s no substitute
for sitting down with a teacher in his or her office and spilling your
worries, concerns, blocks, questions, and needs.
A great perk to being a part of the
Partners in Context and Community Residential Learning Community is that
there are so many faulty members so close by. You should feel free to
approach any PCC instructor for course help, even if you don’t have them for
class.
If approaching an instructor doesn’t do the trick,
ask someone in your class for help. Try to set up a regular study
time for weekly reviews with one or more people from class.
These kinds of study sessions are especially helpful before major papers
are due or before exams and quizzes. Two heads are always better than
one when preparing for a major task like an exam or a paper. Just
shoot the breeze about the topic, or go chapter by chapter and quiz each
other. When working on papers, exchange drafts and give each other
helpful suggestions about areas of weakness, areas that are fuzzy, areas
that need strengthening, and clarifying. Of course, be sure to follow
the guidelines for academic honesty laid out by your course instructor.
Academic support centers on campus
are always an option to look into when you find yourself having trouble
with a course. It’s good to call first to see whether a certain place
fits your needs and to get an appointment. Don’t be afraid to
call; it’s always better to get the help you need as soon as
possible than to hold back and continue to struggle.
v Writing
Center
Office: 303 Moseley
Hall
Phone: 372-2221
v Math Lab.
Office: 208 Moseley
Hall
Phone: 372-8009
v Writing
Center
Office: 213 Moseley
Hall
Phone: 372-8840
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v Where can I get advising help?
 Advising
is different than tutoring and academic help. By advising, we mean advice on matters
related to course requirements and program requirements, such as those for
the University and for majors, minors, and concentrations.
During your first year, you will be
required to meet each semester with you academic advisor. After the first
year, you will be assigned a faculty member who will in general be your
academic advisor during the remaining duration of your undergraduate
career.
It’s good to make it
a practice to see your advisor at least once a year. The reason is simple: to get straight what your major
graduation requirements are. While it’s often fun and
valuable to take extra courses, the wallet may suffer, and mom and dad
might be none too happy. On the
other hand, many PCC staff and faculty advocate occasional academic
indulgences, like taking a wonderful art, theater, or history course, just
because it satisfies your hunger for knowledge. Very likely, that leap into the
apparently impractical will pay off some day.
- Connie
Black-Postl serves as the advisor for PCC students first year
and all PCC students who need additional advising. Her contact
information is as follows:
Email: blackc@bgnet.bgsu.edu
Phone: 372-9443
Office: 015 Kohl Hall
- There are many other
university faculty and staff available to help you.
PCC Director Dr. Bob
Midden, 372-0563
PCC Instructor Dawn Gordon,
372-9185
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