5.4: Part IV- Academic Resources
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)To be prepared for success in class, students will need various tools and resources. Some of these include:
- Computer with web browser
- Canvas app on your computer, tablet, and/or phone
- Microsoft® Word® for writing and editing papers using APA format
- Internet access or Wi-Fi availability
Students can use a laptop computer, desktop computer, tablet, or Chromebook to access their class assignments via Canvas. Google Chrome is a recommended browser that supports the Canvas app. Other popular browsers include Safari (for Mac and Apple products), Microsoft® Edge (for PCs), and Firefox. As mentioned above in the “Academic Resources” section, many colleges have free computer labs with access to computers for students. Some computer labs require advance reservations and others have walk-in availability.
For students at California Community Colleges, the Canvas app should be installed and accessible on the student’s computer, tablet, or Chromebook. Also, it is recommended to install the “Canvas for Students” phone app. Although not all assignments can be completed on the phone app, it is a convenient method to check grades and complete some of the short, simple assignments. For other LMS apps, refer to your college.
Microsoft® Word® is recommended for writing and editing papers with APA format. Its formatting tools support APA and other academic formats, and it includes various advanced and useful functions for writing essays and term papers.
Microsoft® Office365® and other digital suites that include Word® are sometimes available to students free of charge or at discounted prices. Check online and with your school.
Some students use Google Docs because of its free, convenient access online. However, Google Docs is missing some academic features that are embedded in Word®. In addition, Google Docs has been known to remove some of the APA formatting prepared in assignment templates by an instructor.
Internet access or Wi-Fi availability is critical to completing online assignments for college classes. As mentioned above in the “Academic Resources” section, colleges and universities may offer computer labs with Wi-Fi access, or wireless Internet connections in various places on campus, including parking lots.
Student Success Services
Community colleges provide a wealth of student success resources to assist students in their academic journey. Student services offices promote student success in their classes, persistence, and meeting graduation requirements. Tutoring and academic support are available to serve students without cost. Take advantage of the free tutorials, workshops, and computer resource access.
Colleges and universities provide diverse resources to help students at no cost. Support centers offer services in person, as well as online, phone, and zoom appointments. Examples of resources available at your college may include the following:
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Check with your college counselor or academic advisor to learn which of the above your school offers. Check also to see if your institution offers online tutoring in Canvas. For example, NetTutor is a site that offers free online tutoring support, including live tutoring on-demand, question drop-off, and writing feedback in over 150 subjects. Pisces Online Tutoring is another site that may be accessible via Canvas and provides online assistance for students.
Writing Centers
Regardless of the program you are studying, expect to have written assignments along the way. Do real estate courses have writing assignments? Even though you might think that real estate professionals don’t have to write much, some real estate occupations require report or proposal writing, marketing writing, and written communications with clients. In any case, real estate courses often have writing assignments, similar to your new real estate career which includes many different types of writing.
Most writing centers offer specific guidance for written assignments regardless of the student’s program. While the center will not write (or re-write) assignments, they do provide feedback and specific tips on written assignments. The Writing Center at Victor Valley College, for example, states that it is available “to guide and empower you [students] through any stage of the writing and reading process. We provide suggestions on larger, global issues such as thesis, clarity, organization, and content, but we won't fix your grammar, spelling, or punctuation. We will, however, help you find and fix those small, local issues yourself.” https://www.vvc.edu/welcome-writing-center
Engagement Centers
Student engagement centers or student community centers serve diverse populations of students by providing access to learning resources that foster student success. The centers provide a sense of belonging, empowering students to connect and actively participate in their education. These centers may provide academic support, career counseling, and campus engagement opportunities, such as clubs or societies for students, including workshops and peer engagement.
Basic Needs and Wellness
Students with basic needs who are actively attending classes should inquire at their campus to connect with a specialist regarding on- and off-campus resources such as food, housing, clothing, or utility assistance. Your campus may provide some of these resources as well as referrals to resources such as:
- Childcare Resources
- Clothing Resources
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Resources
- Housing and Shelter Resources
- Legal Assistance Resources
- Medical Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Off-Campus Food Resources
- On-Campus Food Resources
- Showers & Personal Hygiene Resources
- Thrive Program
- Transportation Assistance Resources
- Utility Assistance Resources
Disabled Student Services
Colleges offer Disabled Student Services (DSS), although the office or program name may differ at each college. A Disabled Student Services Office advocates for students with physical or learning disabilities and works to ensure accessibility of courses. Benefits may be extended to students with communication, developmental, hearing, learning, physical, psychological, and/or visual disabilities. The mission is to ensure students' success by providing accessible and available tools and accommodations.
At Victor Valley College, for example, students are provided “the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for increased self-actualization and independence. These skills may also be used to gain a college degree or for vocational development leading to employment… With the growing awareness on the part of all people regarding human rights and equal access, all students need to understand that it is ability not disability that counts… Making every class and every assignment accessible is part of our VVC commitment to equal opportunity for every student.”
Reference: https://www.vvc.edu/access-resource-center-2
Students with accessibility needs are encouraged to meet with instructors to discuss opportunities for academic accommodation and referral to the Disabled Student Services. The goal is to ensure that all students have equal access to class information, materials, and resources.
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