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Welcome to the Student Success Commons 

The Student Success Commons at York County Community College is an integrated space that includes tutoring centers, the library, success coaches, access to the Office of Student Accessability Services, and more. We offer semester-long support to all YCCC students for:

■ Writing, for any subject
■ Math
■ Science (not including chemistry at this time)
■ Online learning
■ Research
■ Study skills
■ and more!

We respect all learning styles and abilities, and help you build academic skills, confidence and strengths that will lead to your college success.

Explore our site to find dozens of valuable resources for math, writing, science, time management, TEAS, vet tech, and more, or connect with us for more information today!

Summer 2023 SSC Hours of Operations

The Student Success Commons doors are generally open Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (excluding holidays during which the campus is closed; please see YCCC campus hours.).


Students are welcome to drop in to the SSC during the summer to work on homework, visit the library, use the computers or printers, or just hang out and relax.

(Please note: if you visit the SSC to hang out, please avoid doing so at the tables or computers 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. Thank you for keeping this in mind!)
 


ALL TUTORING WILL BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY THIS SUMMER

 

WRITING AND SCIENCE*: 

Appointments are available all throughout the week, including weekends! Email yszimmer@yccc.edu to schedule an appointment. Students are also free to email documents any day, any time. Just keep in mind that the document should be a Microsoft Word, and it may take up to 48 hours for a reply.

 

*(not including chemistry at this time)

 

MATH*, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, AND STUDY SKILLS:

There are several tutoring options for these subjects this summer:

  • Drop-in tutoring is available on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:00pm. All students welcome, whether they need 5 minutes of help or two hours! Please drop in to this Zoom room for support: https://zoom.us/j/95628360741

  • Appointments are available Monday through Friday at various time. (Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance; one-on-one appointments are limited so please plan ahead! Please email kcole@yccc.edu to request an appointment. If you have specific days or times in mind, please include this information, as well as the specific subject you need to work on).

  • Students are welcome to email kcole@yccc.edu any day, any time, with any question! Even though Zoom appointments aren’t available on the weekends, it may still be possible to receive help via email so please feel free to send over your question. Just keep in mind it may take up to 48 hours for a reply.

 

*(not including accounting at this time)

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

Tutoring and Support Details Summer 2023

WRITING and SCIENCE
Sue Zimmer: Email yszimmer@yccc.edu any day, any time this summer! Have an essay or speech you want feedback on? Have a question about citations or a science concept? Go ahead and email it! Feel free to send over your questions or documents (documents should be in Microsoft Word format).

Whether you send a document, question, or a request for an appointment, Sue will respond to emails within 48 hours.


MATH
Have a question about math tutoring? Stuck on a math problem or concept? Connect with an SSC math tutor this summer!


Karissa Cole: Email kcole@yccc.edu if you need any help with math. Zoom appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance, but feel free to drop-in to the Tuesday Zoom room, open from 5:30-8:00pm, for whatever support you need!

Drop-in tutoring allows all students to work at their own pace with a tutor. It doesn't matter if you're 2 sections behind or a section ahead; it doesn't matter if it takes 30 minutes to work on one problem. We're here to help you at your level.
 

 


WE ALSO OFFER TUTORING AND SUPPORT FOR:

 

Software applications
Karissa Cole: Email Karissa with any questions; feel free to send over screenshots of whatever you need help with and you'll generally receive a response within 24 hours. Please note: if you want a Zoom appointment please remember they must be made  24 hours in advance.

 

Web Development (WEB 131)
Karissa Cole: Email Karissa with any questions; feel free to send over screenshots of whatever you need help with and you'll generally receive a response within 24 hours. Please note: if you want a Zoom appointment please remember they must be made  24 hours in advance.

 

Physics
Karissa Cole: Email Karissa with any questions; feel free to send over screenshots of whatever you need help with and you'll generally receive a response within 24 hours. Please note: if you want a Zoom appointment please remember they must be made  24 hours in advance..

 

Success Skills, Vet Tech, and More
Though we don't have specific tutors specializing in concepts other than math, writing, and science/computer science, we do try to offer as much support as possible in other areas! To that end, we've created pages dedicated to Success Skills, TEAS, and Vet Tech. Please be sure to check out the resources available on these pages! Download time management resources, get practical study tips, learn how to prep for the TEAS, check out videos centering on animal anatomy and physiology, learn how to make a lab report, and more!


NOTE
For best results when reaching out to any SSC staff member be sure to use your YCCC student email. Expecting a response from a tutor but nothing seems to be showing up in your inbox? Double check your spam or junk folder and see if it's there.

Meet the SSC Team!

Denise Treacy, Director of Student and Academic Success
Denise Treacy
Director of Student and Academic Success
 dtreacy@yccc.edu
 207-216-4417
Aubre Cox
Student Success Commons Representative
 acox@yccc.edu
  207-216-4386
Sue Zimmer Writing/Science Tutor Sue Zimmer
Writing and Science Tutor
Karissa Cole, tutor Karissa Cole
Math, Physics and WEB 131 Tutor

 
Maureen Simmons, e-learning specialist Maureen Simmons
Online Learning Coach
Brightspace Support
Annette Tanguay, librarian Annette Tanguay
Librarian
Elise LaPlante, success coach Elise LaPlante
Success Coach for free College, Liberal Studies Majors
Austin Sorette, success coach Austin Sorette
Success Coach for returning Liberal Studies Majors

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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BRIGHTSPACE SUPPORT

Please check out our extensive Online Learning section, which contains helpful video tutorials and tips! You can also visit the Brightspace community to search their FAQs or contact support.

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The Mission of the Student Success Commons

The Student Success Commons at York County Community College offers student-centered learning assistance designed to teach, develop, and enhance the overall academic skills necessary for college and career achievement, and is committed to offering a positive academic experience that fosters student success and growth. 

The Student Success Commons is an integrated, active space that includes the library, tutoring services, a writing center, and the Office of Student Accessibility Services. We also help students adapt to the online learning environment, and provide support in areas such as time management, organization, and procrastination. But most of all, the staff and tutors are here to help you succeed in college by teaching you how to learn.

The SSC offers the resources and guidance students need to enhance learning outside of the classroom and support to reach academic and personal goals. 


YCCC Student Success Commons Strategic Planning

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Student Success Commons at York County Community College

112 College Drive Wells, ME 04090
studentsuccesscommons@yccc.edu
207-216-4323


 

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