Faculty and professional staff members are committed to assisting individual students to help them assess their learning styles, to develop goals for their academic programs, and to assist them in implementing strategies that will maximize their academic performance.
In addition to study skills and time management strategies, staff members work with students to problem-solve specific academic issues and help students identify services that will aid them in achieving their goals.
Academic advising at Cabarrus College is a partnership between faculty and students to ensure that every student has a successful experience. The advisor's job is to provide accurate information and advice to students so they can make good decisions throughout their college career.
Students first meet with their advisors during orientation to review program guidelines. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors at least once per month for the first year of enrollment and as needed thereafter during posted office hours to discuss:
- Academic progress
- Curriculum changes such as adding or dropping a class
- Change of major decisions
- Mid-term grades of less than a "C"
- Curriculum leaves of absence
- Holds on registration
- Intent and clearance to graduate
- Withdrawal from the college
All teaching faculty post available office hours each week for consultation with students. Students who are identified by faculty and/or advisors as having potential barriers to learning will be referred to Student Affairs for personal counseling and/or Testing & Student Development Services.
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The Office of Advising and Student Success offers the following services and programs to help students be successful:
Tutoring services
- Offered at no charge to the student.
- Attend scheduled group Guided Study Sessions (GSS) led by trained peer tutors.
- Attend One-on-One (1:1) tutoring sessions with peer tutors.
- Utilize Online Tutoring Services. This service provides the ability to connect with on demand expert tutors for drop-in sessions 24/7, schedule an appointment in advance, submit writing for detailed review, or ask questions offline. This service can assist students in Nursing, Allied Health, and many general education courses.
Alert System
The College has devised two formal grade warning systems to help students attain a successful educational experience. The early alert warning system allows faculty and staff to identify students with academic concerns after the fourth week of the semester. Students are contacted by the Coordinator of Student Retention and Success to schedule an appointment to discuss resources available and to develop a plan for improvement. After official midterm grades have been reported, any undergraduate student with a failing grade D+ or below in a non-major course or C+ or below in a major course receives notification from the Dean, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. These students are required to meet with the Coordinator, Student Retention and Success to develop an Academic Improvement Student Success Plan. Early warnings allow the students ample opportunity to correct academic behaviors either before midterm or final grades are assigned.
Steps to success may include but are not limited to: conferences with academic advisor and/or instructor for individualized guidance or counseling; referral to group or individual peer tutoring; attendance at Student Success group sessions such as time management, stress management, memory, reading and note taking skills, and effective test taking strategies; and/or advisement regarding restructuring of curriculum plan.
Computer Labs and Copiers
Computer Access
Students have access to computers located in the student computer lab and the Information Resource Center (IRC). The student computer lab is accessible via badge card access any time the building is open. The IRC is accessible via badge card access 24/7.
Copier Access
Students can make copies in the student computer lab located on the first floor in the Hayes Pavilion and in the College Information Resource Center (IRC) located south of campus in the lower level of the Mariam Cannon Hayes Family Center.
WiFi
WiFi access is available throughout the College and the Information Resource Center (IRC).
Your Cabarrus College Email Account (Microsoft Office 365) is the official means of communication while enrolled at the College. A benefit of Microsoft Office 365 includes 5 free licenses of Microsoft Office applications.
Canvas
Canvas is the Learning Management System that connects you to faculty and fellow students to enhance your learning at Cabarrus College. Canvas is the main hub for completing online assignments (e.g., posting responses to a discussion board, collaborating with a team, and taking quizzes) and building relationships within a secure social network.
Support is available 24/7 by calling the Canvas Help Hotline at 866-862-3131.