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Students entering
Southwest Virginia Community College are getting a step-up through the
General Studies Learning Community program. Students that need developmental
math or English can take the courses this summer as part of the learning
community. The program, College Plus, allows students to take a cluster of
the same classes. Going through the classes as a group or cohort allows
students to develop a support system of other students. Enrollment is
limited, students interested in the College Plus program need to contact
Greg Horn at 276.964.7223, Ellen Elmes at 276.964.7205, or Barbara Davis at
276.964.7229 for more information or to pre-register. |
Students entering
Southwest Virginia Community College are getting a step-up through the
General Studies Learning Community program. Students that need developmental
math or English can take the courses this summer as part of the learning
community.
To enter the summer learning community, students must take either
developmental math or English and the College Survival Skills Course. The
classes are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the summer
semester. Basic Algebra I (MTH 03) will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30
a.m., College Survival Skills (SDV 108-LC) will be held from 9:40 a.m. to
10:10 a.m., Preparing for College Writing (ENG 01/03) will be offered from
10:30 a.m. to 12:05 p.m., for the duration of the ten week regular term.
The General Studies learning community titled College Plus was launched in
the Fall of 2006. It is designed to enhance the student’s college experience
through increased interaction with a group of students who have similar
concerns and interests—as well as to allow for special, value-added
opportunities like trips, speakers, films and increased contact with
faculty.
The program allows students to take a cluster of the same classes. Going
through the classes as a group or cohort allows students to develop a
support system of other students.
“If you’re enrolling in General Studies and just want to get more out of
SwVCC, more attention from teachers, more interesting learning opportunities
and more fun, then College Plus is for you. The idea is that by having a
small group of students take some of their courses together, study together,
and do more activities together, we can improve the quality of their
experience at Southwest,” said Greg Horn, English professor at SwVCC.
According to Ellen Elmes, SwVCC Art instructor, students in the summer
general studies learning community will explore Appalachian Culture. The
learning community will focus on a documentary film series call “Country
Boys” about two young men growing up and experiencing life as students in
rural Appalachia. The series explores the hopes and dreams of the young men,
as well as, the challenges they face while trying to achieve their goals.
In addition, students involved with the community will participate in two
activities during the summer to further explore the Appalachian Culture
theme. Students will travel to Clintwood to the Ralph Stanley Museum and
will also view the Dickenson County mural. As a bonus, students will also
visit Appalshop in Whitesburg, KY.
“Our reasoning for creating this learning cluster for summer is that it
gives students the opportunity to get developmental classes out of the way,
as well as a chance to gain an early awareness of good study habits and
access to learning resources. We want to expose students to Appalachian
culture to instill a sense of pride. We hope this experience will enhance
students’ self-esteem,” said Elmes.
Enrollment is limited, students interested in the College Plus program need
to contact Greg Horn at 276.964.7223, Ellen Elmes at 276.964.7205, or
Barbara Davis at 276.964.7229 for more information or to pre-register.
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