Testing Center
Programs and services offered at the Testing Center (TC) are designed to enhance learning skills and help our students succeed. Academic support services are available to help all Snead State students improve academic performance and:
- Succeed in SSCC courses
- Improve study techniques
- Improve testing skills
- Improve interview skills
- Improve time management
- Improve reading proficiency
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (256) 571-0613.
Hours
Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TRiO Programs
TRiO Programs support the nation’s commitment to provide the opportunity for all Americans to go to college, graduate, and participate in realizing “America’s Economic and Social Dream”. These Federal programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
TRiO Student Support Services
The TRiO Student Support Services program helps low-income, disabled and/or first generation college students to remain in college until they earn their associate degree and transfer to a four-year institution.
TRiO Upward Bound
The TRiO Upward Bound program provides college preparatory services to low-income and first-generation college students. It ensures that participants successfully complete high school and are prepared to enter and successfully complete a post-secondary educational program.
For more information, contact the TRiO offices at (256) 840-4190.
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Tutoring
One-On-One Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring is available by appointment to students who would like individual help with the following courses:
- ENR 098
- ENG 101
- BIO 103
- MTH 091
- MTH 098
- MTH 100
- MTH 112
- MTH 113
- MTH 125
- MTH 231
- BUS 231
- BUS 232
- BUS 241
Individual tutoring in other courses is available upon request. Appointments may be scheduled through the Academic Success Center.
Small and Large Group Tutoring
Small and large group tutoring sessions are available to students in select courses. Sessions are peer-led and structured to give students more individual attention.
Online Tutoring
Online tutoring is offered to students in a variety of courses through:
- Khan Academy
- Blackboard Student Class
- Smarthinking
- FaceTime
- Skype
Student Success Workshops
Student success workshops help students improve and build the skill sets they need to be academically successful. Staff can also provide learning style and career assessments to students on an individual basis.
Typical workshops include:
- Study Skills
- Studentship
- Classroom Etiquette
- Blackboard Orientation
- Test Taking Skills
- Note Taking Skills
- College Knowledge
- Resume Building
- Interview Preparation
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
Learning Resource Lab
The Learning Resource Lab provides student access to materials and resources, such as the computer lab, online tutoring, syllabi and review materials for select courses.
Workshop Videos
Commitment to Success
Snead State Community College is committed to student success by implementing a Quality Enhancement Plan, which is a compliance component for accreditation with SACSCOC. The plan drives the college’s academic services for students, so that students are prepared to continue their education or join the workforce.