Academic Assistance
Assessment
As part of our registration process, all new students are required to participate
in an assessment program. This program is designed to assist you in choosing courses
which best suit your interests and abilities. You may use your ACT scores, high school
transcripts, and ALEKs test. Contact the Admissions office, (563)244-7004.
Advisors
You are assigned an advisor upon your enrollment. Your advisor will work with you
to help determine your major, schedule classes, make schedule changes, monitor your
graduation requirements using the Degree Audit Report, discuss course requirements,
and assist you with transfer questions.
If you wish to change your advisor, you must obtain a Record Information Update from
the Student Service office. Complete this form and return it to the same office. Students
may find out who their advisor is by going to the e-bridge site or by stopping by
room 100.
Career Planning Services
The center, located in room 124, offers a variety of services including career planning
and job placement
Career Planning
Staff can help you with your career planning by providing career interest tests, assistance
with the computerized
programs, or individual appointments. We can help you locate information about occupations,
wages, training opportunities, or the amount of education needed for your choice(s).
We also offer a one-credit course called Career Decision Making. This course will
lead you step-by-step through the process of developing skills in self- assessment,
career exploration, decision-making and goal setting. Information is also available
on the colleges and universities that EICC has articulation agreements with. Additionally,
help is available in finding information about other schools a student may be interested
in transferring to.
Career Services
The Placement Office has a variety of free services available to CCC students and
graduates. These services include such things as full- and part-time job listings,
resume writing, interviewing techniques, and assisting students researching various
web-site job sites.
Career Decision Making Course:
This course leads you step-by-step through the process of developing skills in self-assessment, career exploration, decision-making, and goal setting.
Employment Development and Placement:
A “job search” process is available. Resources are available to assist you in securing part-time employment as well as full-time positions upon graduation. Job search services are available throughout the year (resume writing and job interviewing).
Workshops:
Watch for workshops to be offered in the following areas:
Resume Preparation
Job Networking
Interviewing Skills and Strategies
The Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center at CCC is a study area designed for students to receive
peer tutoring in a variety of subjects or to brush up on basic skills. Forms of assistance
offered in the Clinton Community College Academic Success Center are:
- Individualized peer tutoring Study Groups
- Customized skill building course Computer assisted instruction material
- Audiovisual study aids Assistive technology
- Special Needs Software
The Academic Success Center is located in Room 104. It is open from 8:10 am - 8:00
pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:10 - 3:00 pm Friday. Check schedule in Room
104 or on the Intranet for specific subject areas and tutor schedules.
Student Tutors
There are several student tutors available for your assistance. These students schedule
their time in the Academic Success Center. There is no charge for the tutoring assistance.
Student tutors are also available in our computer lab, room 155, during open lab hours.
These students are very knowledgeable and are ready to assist you.
Be sure to check the bulletin boards for a schedule of times and subjects tutored.