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Welcome to the Student Success Commons 

The Student Success Commons at York County Community College is a dedicated space designed to support students in their academic and personal growth. It serves as a hub where students can access resources like tutoring, academic advising, study spaces, library materials, and more. The Commons aims to foster a collaborative environment that encourages learning, community, and success throughout every students' educational journey. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to study or need assistance with your coursework, seeking accomodations or counseling, the Student Success Commons is there to help you thrive.

SSC Hours of Operation | Fall 2024

THE FALL 2024 STUDENT SUCCESS COMMONS HOURS OF OPERATION ARE:

Monday - Thursday....8:00am-5:00pm
Friday.........................8:00am-4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday......Closed

Students are welcome to drop in to the SSC to work on assignments, meet with a success coach, visit the library, use the computers or printers, meet with a tutor, ask questions, or just hang out and relax!

Tutoring schedules are shown in the "Tutoring Schedules" box on this page.

If you have any questions please email us!
 

Please note: if you visit the SSC to hang out, please avoid doing so at the computers or the tables in the math section so that these spaces are available for the students who need to work on their assignments. If you find there is not enough room to sit back and chill in the SSC, please feel free to hang out in the cafeteria or the Pratt and Whitney building. We also ask that all students keep their conversation topics and volume appropriate for a college study area. Thank you for keeping this in mind!
 

Awesome math students in the SSC

 

 

MATH TUTORING

Math tutoring and support is available for any MAT class and dosage calculations. We welcome questions of all shapes and sizes, and are happy to provide bad math jokes upon request.

For personal support just walk in to the SSC during our drop-in hours or, for off-campus students, please send questions and screenshots to kcole@mainecc.eduPlease allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.

For more information about math tutoring, as well as dozens of helpful resources please visit our math pages

MATH TUTORING FAQ


WRITING TUTORING AND SUPPORT

Writing tutoring and support is available for any subject! From discussion board posts to essays, we've got you covered. If you need to say it or write it, a writing tutor can help.

To request an appointment connect with szimmer@mainecc.edu. Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.

Please feel free to send over any questions or Word documents for review even without an appointment!

WRITING TUTORING FAQ


SCIENCE TUTORING

Science tutoring is available for:

  • General Biology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Microbiology
  • Physics (with Karissa Cole)

To request an appointment email szimmer@mainecc.eduPlease allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.

SCIENCE TUTORING FAQ



WHEN EMAILING US...
Whether you're looking for math, writing, or science tutoring, support from your success coach, or anything else, please include as much information in your email as possible; the more we know the better we can help! 

 

Tutoring Schedules

For the times during which math, writing, and science tutors are scheduled during the fall 2024 semester please see the tables below. 

Please note: math tutoring is generally drop-in based, whereas we recommend setting up an appointment for either writing or science tutoring. For more information please check out our FAQ pages.

Drop-in Math Tutoring
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:30am-5:00pm 10:00am-5:00pm 9:30am-5:00pm 9:30am-3:30pm

Not on campus but still need math support? A Zoom room will be open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm--feel free to drop in just as if you were on campus! For additional remote support throughout the week you can also email kcole@mainecc.edu with any questions! Screenshots are welcome. Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.

 

 

Writing and Science Tutoring

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9:00am-12:00pm appointments via Zoom

10:00am-5:00pm

9:00am- 4:00pm 10:00am to 5:00pm

To make an appointment for writing or science tutoring please email szimmer@mainecc.edu any time between 9:00am Monday and 12:00pm Friday. Feel free to send over questions or Word documents as well before making an appointment as well!

Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply. Don't wait! If you need help we encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later.

 

Open Lab Science Tutoring in Room 239
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

5:00-6:00pm

5:00-6:00pm

Open lab hours are all drop in, no appointments, all students welcome!

Open labs are dry labs (for example, no dissection, no putting together an experiment for chemistry). Any student is welcome to drop in, but please keep in mind that tutoring is only available for general biology, AP I and II, and microbio.

 

Please note: tutoring availability is subject to change. Any permanent schedule changes will be announced.

BRIGHTSPACE SUPPORT

Please check out our extensive E-Learning section, which contains helpful video tutorials and tips! You can also visit the Brightspace community to search their FAQs or contact support, or connect with the SSC E-learning Coach Maureen Simmons.

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Meet the SSC Team!

Denise Treacy Denise Treacy
Director of Student and Academic Success
Sue Zimmer Sue Zimmer
Writing and science (human biology and anatomy) tutor
Karissa Cole Karissa Cole
Math, physics and WEB 131 tutor
Tyler Davies
Peer math tutor
John Barr
Math, WEB 131, and CIS 115 tutor
Maureen Simmons Maureen Simmons
Online Learning Coach and Brightspace Support Specialist
Annette Tanguay Annette Tanguay
Librarian
	
Michele Gallagher Michele Gallagher
Student Accessibility Services Coordinator
Allison Engelhardt Allison Engelhardt
Mental Health Counselor
Elise LaPlante Elise LaPlante
Student Success Coach
Aubre Cox Aubre Cox
Student Success Coach
Aubre Cox Austin Sorette
Student Success Coach
Sarah C. Bachand Sarah C. Bachand
College and Career Success Coordinator (Room 201F)

 

Learn more about the SSC Team here!

STUDENT SUCCESS

For support signing up for classes, getting connected with resources you need, and answers to your academic questions be sure to check in with your student success coach! Visit our Student Success pages for more information, as well as tons of helpful resources for time management, handling test anxiety, getting noticed in the job market, and more!

Contact Us

 

Have a Question?

Contact us now and tell us how the Student Success Commons can help you:

 

SSC Workshops, Info Sessions, and Events

Looking for information on upcoming events at the Student Success Commons? Check out our calendar!

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The Mission of the Student Success Commons

The Student Success Commons is an integrated, active space that includes the library, tutoring services, a writing center, student success coaches, and easy access to the Office of Student Accessibility Services.

The SSC Team offers math, writing, and science tutoring, as well as support for online learning, study tips, and time management skills. Among other things, our success coaches are here to help you find the information you need to make your academic path as smooth as possible.

Our knowledgeable librarian is an excellent resource for finding the material you need when you need it, and our campus space encourages group learning, while still offering quiet spaces for personal studying. 

As #YourPathToSuccess the SSC offers the resources and guidance students need to enhance learning outside of the classroom and support to reach academic and personal goals! 

Explore our website to learn more about the free services available to all YCCC students and to take advantage of the hundreds of resources.

You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram where we post helpful tips, reminders, and announcements: @YCCSSC


YCCC Student Success Commons Strategic Planning

 

 

 

Student Success Commons at York County Community College

112 College Drive Wells, ME 04090
Room 201

ycccssc@mainecc.edu
207-216-4300


  


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