Welcome to the Communications Center

Operating Hours

Mondays – Thursdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Telephone: (407) 582-5454

We offer:Writing AssistanceGrammar ReviewsSpeech Video LabReading Assistance

P.E.R.T. ReviewEAP Language LabEssays & Research PapersSkillshops

The Communications Center

is an academic environment where students focus on their learning. Please turn cell phones off or on

“silent mode” No food and only capped drinks

allowed Please no visitors or children.

Communications Center Staff

Instructors– Provide in-depth help.– Offer extensive teaching experience.

Student Assistants– Help with many routine questions.– Have EAP/Developmental class

experience.

The Main Lab

Currently enrolled EAP or Developmental Reading or English Valencia College students

Students must be logged-in with their own VID number

Over 100 computers with interactive programs & tutorials

Remember: You MUST have your VID card in order to log into a computer! (A VID may be obtained in 3-147)

10 cents per page, black and white Color printing available at the library Print cards are available Use your computer station number to print

your work. If you have a technical problem or need

assistance, please ask for help at the front desk.

Printer Usage

FYI

Save all work to a USB/Flash Drive All files saved to lab computers will be

deleted when the system is restarted.

EAP/Foreign Languages Lab

Reserved for EAP Speech and Foreign Language students (EAP0281, 0300, 0400, 1500).

Specialized equipment and headsets for listening to and recording speech, including Azar, Ellis, Aplia, and access to Mango Languages.

Instructors and staff in lab ready to assist you!

Speech/Video Room

Computer, television, and camera available to record or practice speeches.

You may book room for speech and/or to work together as a group.

Instructors and staff in lab ready to assist you!

Spring 2015 Main Writing Center Hours:Monday – Thursday: 8a.m. – 8p.m.Friday: 8a.m. – 5p.m.Saturday: 9a.m. – 2p.m. Mobile Writing CenterHours to be announced

Help is available to all Valencia students from all courses and disciplines college-

wide. Appointments are required.

1/day, 3/week 30 minutes long (60 minutes for research

papers) “no-show” appointments may be given to

waiting students after five minutes Students with repeated no-shows will lose

the use of the Writing Center.

Come prepared! Bring a clean, printed copy of your work. Bring a copy of the assignment, if

possible. Instructors will:

Identify and review problem areas. Offer one-on-one lessons on weak skills. Send a summary to classroom instructor.

Instructors will NOTNOT: Proofread or grade papers.

We are here to help you!

We are available to answer questions on software, labs, and class assignments.

Computers and programs available 6 days a week.

Instructors and staff members with the knowledge to work with you on achieving higher grades.

The Writing Center for in-depth and personal guidance with essays, speeches, or homework.

Reference books, literature, and interactive labs to assist you in maximizing your learning potential!