Academic Tutoring (SSTC)
Student Success & Tutorial Center
The Student Success and Tutorial Center (SSTC) is a collaborative space where students can receive assistance from highly trained peer tutors and dedicated faculty who specialize in a variety of academic fields. The center also offers an embedded counselor and provides a comfortable environment for students to study, research, or work on homework, individually or in groups. The SSTC is equipped with computers, power outlets, charging stations, printing stations, loaner battery packs and calculators, Wi-Fi, and click-and-share collaborative screens in the study rooms.
*Students must be enrolled in credit courses to utilize SSTC services. The SSTC is located in the Downey Learning Resource Center, first floor.
Did You Know?
Research shows that students who use academic support services have higher success and completion rates than those who don’t.
Study Spaces
Collaborative Technology Rooms
The first and second floor offers 2 collaborative technology rooms equipped with monitors and the ClickShare system that allows students to share the screen from their laptop or phone. The ClickShare USB Buttons have to be checked out at the circulation desk. The rooms are checked out on a first-come first-serve basis.
Study Rooms
The first floor offers 6 study rooms that are available on a first-come, first-served basis and therefore cannot be reserve. The second floor offers 3 study rooms that can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours, up to 7 days in advance. All study rooms are equipped with whiteboards markers and erasers.
Study Pods
These individual study pods are perfect for students who are looking for a quiet place to focus. The pods offer privacy, high performance comfort and support, personal lighting, and provides an adjustable work surface for technology. The SSTC also offers private booths that can seat up to four people.
Computers and Printers
The SSTC offers computers for research and class-related assignments. Print services are also available by purchasing an electronic print card.
Location
Downey Center First Floor
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Merced: (209)-384-6329
or email tutoring@mccd.edu