1. Welcome to the Communications Center

2. 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 Assistance  Grammar Reviews  Speech Video Lab  Reading Assistance  P.E.R.T. Review  EAP Language Lab  Essays & Research Papers  Skillshops

3. 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.

4. Communications Center Staff Instructors – Provide in-depth help. – Offer extensive teaching experience. Student Assistants – Help with many routine questions. – Have EAP/Developmental class experience.

5. 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)

6.  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

7. FYI  Save all work to a USB/Flash Drive  All files saved to lab computers will be deleted when the system is restarted.

8. 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!

9. 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!

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

11.  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.

12.  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. NOT  Instructors will NOT:  Proofread or grade papers.

13. 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!