tutoring if they are enrolled in a Peralta Community College District course. Merritt students can use
the computers in the Computer Lab and make use of current technology to access the Internet, use
email, do laser printing, scan materials, and use educational software for academic classes. Tutors
in the Computer Lab assist students with word processing tasks or in using software for classes. The
Learning Center is located in Building L, Room 122 or call (510) 436-2442 or 436-2443.
Learning Opportunity Program
Merritt College has an open admissions policy for those students who meet the regular entrance
requirements and who have completed testing and evaluation by a Learning Disabilities Specialist,
another qualified professional or an agency. Students should be enrolled in at least 6 units (at least
one academic course) to participate in the program.
Goals:
• Assisting students with learning disabilities in reaching their academic and vocational goals.
• Strengthening and developing students’ individual learning styles to become independent
learners.
Services:
• Assessment and evaluation of eligibility for the learning disabilities program.
• Identification of students’ learning styles and modalities.
• Evaluation of academic skills.
• Compensatory learning strategies and techniques.
• Accommodations and services based on individual testing results.
• Computer-assisted instruction.
• Academic coaching.
For further information, please contact the DSP office in Building R, Room 109, or call for an
appointment with a DSP Counselor in the Disability Services Program Office at 436-2429.
Library
The Library is located on the second and third floors of the newly renovated L Building. Registered
students have access to reserve textbooks, print circulating books, and electronic books. Computers,
computer printing, and photocopy machines are available for student use. For distance education
students, library e-books and e-journals are available 24/7 at:
The
Library is open throughout the semester; for further information, contact the Library at (510) 436-
2457.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in the Office of Student Activities and Campus Life, Building R, Room 124,
telephone number: (510) 436-2535. Lost and found items must be claimed within six months.
MERRITTWorks (CalWORKs)
MERRITTWorks is the name applied to the CalWORKs program on the Merritt campus. Merritt
College works in collaboration with the Alameda County Department of Social Services to help
families with dependent children transition from welfare to work. The program provides support
services to students who are enrolled in classes and who are currently receiving aid for dependent
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