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S T U S T D U E ND E T N R T E S R O E S U O R U C R E S C E S
• SSS has a lending library with job ready, course ready and resource ready materials. SSS is located on the lower level of Oaks Hall on the Jackson Campus. To learn more or to make an appointment call 828.339.4420 or 800.447.4091 ext. 4420. Visit online at www.southwestern.edu/sss.
TELEPHONES
You will not be called out of class to receive a personal telephone call. In a medical emergency, a message will be taken for you and every effort will be made to reach you. You will not be allowed to use an office telephone except in an emergency. Students are expected to leave cell phones off during class.
TOBACCO USE
SCC is a tobacco-free environment. The use of tobacco-related products is strictly prohibited in all college buildings, facilities, vehicles or property owned, leased or operated by Southwestern Community College, including all outside areas. This includes personal vehicles parked on the campuses.
Tobacco-related products include, but are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco, and simulated tobacco products such as e-cigarettes. The sale or free distribution of tobacco products, including merchandise, is also prohibited. Vaping is not allowed on campus.
This policy applies to all college and early college employees, students, vendors, contractors, and visitors. See policy in this handbook.
TRANSITIONAL STUDIES
The purpose of the Transitional Studies program is to provide an educational opportunity for students to increase their foundation skills in preparation for regular curriculum courses. Pre-curriculum courses are designed to provide individualized and group instruction in the areas of reading, standard written English, mathematics, and chemistry.
These courses may be required of students who do not achieve minimum high school GPA or minimum scores on one or more sections of the RISE placement test. Also, curriculum students who made a sufficient score on GPA or placement assessments but who desire to sharpen their skills for regular curriculum composition, math, or chemistry courses may choose to take transitional course work.
The college placement assessment results determine the pre-curriculum course areas and levels appropriate for students. Preferably, course work should be taken prior to, or concurrently with, first-year curriculum studies to avoid extending the total time for graduation.
CHM 090 Chemistry Concepts
ENG 002 Transition English
MAT 003 Transition Math
The Transitional Studies program is open to students on a year-round basis. Upon course completion, students will have developed:
1. Academic skills in the content areas of reading, standard written English, math, and/or chemistry
2. Expanded vocabulary and higher-level thinking skills
3. Improved time management, study strategies, self-confidence, and commitment to
college level learning
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