Welcome to the Communications Center Building 5, Room 155

Operating Hours  Mondays – Thursdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Fridays 8 a.m. to Noon  Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Telephone: (407) We offer:  Writing Assistance  Grammar Reviews  Speech Video Lab  Reading Assistance  APA and MLA Assistance  EAP Language Lab  Essays & Research Papers  Skillshops

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 for your courses. – Offer individual help with your writing, reading, grammar, or speaking skills. Student Assistants – Assistance with technology and Blackboard.

The Main Lab  Students login with their own VID number.  Over 100 computers with interactive programs.  Two printers, a scanner station, and two Apple computers.  Save all work to a USB/Flash Drive or Cloud.  All files saved to lab computers will be deleted when the system is restarted.

 10 cents per page, black and white  Color printing available at the library  Print cards are available for purchase.  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

EAP/Foreign Languages Lab  Specialized equipment and headsets for listening to and recording speech.  Instructors and staff in lab ready to assist you with Azar, Aplia, Grammar and Beyond, or My English Lab!  English dictionaries

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!

 Main Writing Center Hours: By appointment Monday – Thursday: 8a.m. – 8p.m. Friday: 9a.m. – Noon Saturday: 9a.m. – 2p.m.  Mobile Writing Center Available in the library on the first floor; walk-in.

 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. Instructors will:  Identify and review problem areas.  Offer one-on-one lessons on weak skills.  Send a visit summary to your . NOT  Instructors will NOT:  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!