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.
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!
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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! |
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.edu. Please 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.
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!
Science tutoring is available for:
To request an appointment with Sue email szimmer@mainecc.edu. Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.
To request an appointment for physics with Karissa email kcole@mainecc.edu. Please allow up to 48 hours for a reply between Monday 9:00am and Friday 12:00pm.
To request an appointment for chemistry with Mike email mpiecuch@yccc.edu or drop by the SSC to talk with Mike in person Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm!
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!
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.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 9:30am-5:00pm | 10:00am-5:00pm | 9:30am-5:00pm | 9:30am-3:30pm |
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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. |
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Writing Tutoring |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 9:00am-12:00pm appointments via Zoom |
10:00am-5:00pm |
9:00am- 4:00pm | 10:00am to 5:00pm |
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To make an appointment for writing support 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. |
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Science Tutoring |
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| 9:00am-12:00pm |
10:00am-5:00pm |
9:00am- 4:00pm | 10:00am to 5:00pm |
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To make an appointment for science tutoring please email szimmer@mainecc.edu or mpiecuch@yccc.edu (for chemistry). Drop-in chemistry tutoring is available with Mike in the SSC Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm; come by with any questions! |
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| Open Lab Science Tutoring in Room 239 | |||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
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5:00-6:00pm |
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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. |
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Please note: tutoring availability is subject to change. Any permanent schedule changes will be announced.
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Denise Treacy Director of Student and Academic Success |
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Sue Zimmer Writing and science (human biology and anatomy) tutor |
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Mike Piecuch Chemistry tutor |
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Karissa Cole Math, physics and WEB 131 tutor |
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Tyler Davies Peer math tutor |
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John Barr Math, WEB 131, and CIS 115 tutor |
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Maureen Simmons Online Learning Coach and Brightspace Support Specialist |
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Annette Tanguay Librarian |
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Michele Gallagher Student Accessibility Services Coordinator |
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Allison Engelhardt Mental Health Counselor |
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Elise LaPlante Student Success Coach |
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Aubre Cox Student Success Coach |
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Austin Sorette Student Success Coach |
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Sarah C. Bachand College and Career Success Coordinator (Room 201F) |
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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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
Student Success Commons at York County Community College112 College Drive Wells, ME 04090
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