Learning support services encourage unique learners to drop in

Bunny Jones

Staff Writer

WCC has options for students that need learning support. 

David Vrooman, WCC’s assistant technology specialist of learning support services said, “learning support services assist students with documented learning challenges and need accommodations while learning.” Accommodations many students need are additional time on tests, text to speech technology readers and quiet, distraction free study areas.

Accommodations many students need are additional time on tests, text to speech technology readers and quiet, distraction free study areas.

If students need accommodations they can visit wccnet.edu/succeed/disability to sign up for them. Once the office receives the student’s information, a staff member from learning support services will contact them to schedule a meeting, according to Vrooman. 

“There is not a deadline. Whenever a student receives documentation stating there is a need for learning support services a request can be submitted online,” said Vrooman.

Students must have a documented learning challenge in order to receive accommodations, according to the WCC documentation guidelines, and are encouraged to visit the tutoring center if extra help is needed. 

Mattarius Buford, an environmental science major with a goal to become a marine biologist, utilizes accommodations from learning support services for his unique learning style. 

With help from learning support services, Buford said he is allowed to get extra time on his test, the use of an electronic reading device, and permission to record lectures from his professors.

“The services are a great help with the support of my teachers,” Buford said.

Location: LA115 1st floor 

Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tue from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

wccnet.edu/succeed/disability/

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