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All Midland College policies may be found here. Please note, the Midland College Policy Manual is hosted on an external server.
Student Support Services
Student Support Services encompasses multiple areas including, Accommodations, Foster Care Liaison, Parenting Student Liaison, Student Basic Needs, Mental Health Counseling, CARE Team, and Title IX. For more information regarding any of these areas, contact the Director of Student Support Services and Title IX Coordinator, Mechelle Jones, at mechelle@midland.edu or title9@midland.edu.
The Chaps Helping Chaps - Student Emergency Fund program is funded by the Midland College community; faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, and community members. The program helps MC students enrolled in credit-bearing courses stay in school by assisting them with emergency needs. These needs include, but are not limited to, utility bills, gas, transportation needs, vehicle repairs, etc. Students may apply for funds here.
The Chap Pantry allows students to receive items in times of need. Students may apply for items from the pantry and there is designated pick up dates, times, and locations to receive items. The inventory is limited and focuses on basic essentials like hygiene products, paper goods, and a small selection of non-perishable food items.
More information can be obtained on the Chaps Helping Chaps and Chap Pantry on the website.
Center Services provides services for students, including job placement, career interest tests, resume and interview assistance, and work-study information. Additional services include career related workshops, networking events, career fairs, professional dress information, and job search and interview skills. For more information contact careerservices@midland.edu.
Students experiencing issues regarding life adjustments may receive confidential personal/social adjustment counseling. Students may communicate with the on-campus Counselor in person, via phone or through email. Mental Health resources are located Health & Wellness - Mental Health Resources.
While interacting with students across the college, faculty and staff may be confronted with situations in which a student is displaying concerning behavior. The CARE Team is designed to assist them. Behaviors of concern might be observed in a number of settings: in the classroom, at a service location or office, at an on-campus job, or during participation at an extracurricular activity. By reporting concerning behaviors, the CARE Team will reach out to students, providing intervention, resources, and referrals as needed. The CARE report form is available online.
Midland College does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in admission or access to its educational programs. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accommodations for students with disabilities are provided by the Student Life Department located in the Scharbauer Student Center. An application is required for each term. Students may apply or renew here. Medical documentation must be on file to qualify for services.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply and submit documentation as soon as possible so accommodations are in place at the beginning of each semester. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, accommodations in class, interpreting for the deaf, readers, scribes, note takers and taped texts. Sign language interpreters or materials from Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic may require additional time to coordinate.
Service animals and assistance animals are not pets. They are an animal that works, provides assistance, or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person’s disability. Midland College is committed to compliance with state and federal laws regarding individuals with disabilities. Procedures regarding animals on campus can be found here.
Visit the Accommodation Services website or contact accommodations@midland.edu for more information.
Students eligible for federal VA education, Texas Hazlewood State VA benefits, or active-duty educational benefits should contact the Veterans Services located in the Scharbauer Student Center or email mcvet@midland.edu.
This is a Veterans Resource Center located in the Scharbauer Student Center that serves as a community space for all Midland College Veterans.
More information can be obtained on the Midland College website.
Midland College provides a comprehensive range of academic support services designed to assist all students, including on-campus, online, dual credit, GED, and ESL students. Services are available both in person and remotely through the Chap Success Center to ensure equitable access to academic assistance. Visit the Chap Success Center webpage for more information on the services listed in this section.
Tutoring Services
Midland College offers free tutoring provided by trained professional and peer tutors. Tutoring supports course content, assignment preparation, and academic skill development and is available across instruction formats.
Subject-Specific Tutoring - Tutoring is available in a variety of disciplines, including Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Accounting, Economics, Business Computer Applications, Writing, and Math. Tutoring hours vary by subject throughout the semester.
The Writing Center - Located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center (LRC), The Writing Center provides free support for writing assignments across all disciplines. Assistance is available at all stages of the writing process, including brainstorming, organization, research, revision, and editing. English faculty also hold office hours in the Center. Writing workshops are offered throughout the year, and an outline essay review drop box is available through Canvas for fully remote support.
The Math Lab - Located in the Marie Hall Academic Building Room (MHAB), the Math Lab provides support for all levels of mathematics, from development through advanced coursework. Professional tutors, peer tutors, and math faculty assist students with problem-solving, concept mastery and exam preparation The Lab also hosts developmental math courses to provide at-risk students with direct access to academic support.
Online Tutoring - All Midland College students have free access to Tutor.com, a 24/7 online tutoring platform integrated directly into Canvas. Tutor.com provides on-demand, one-on-one tutoring and writing feedback in subjects such as math, science, writing, business, and computer science. This service is especially beneficial for online students, dual credit students, and those attending off-site locations.
Additional Academic Support
Academic Success Coaching - Academic Success Coaching helps students develop effective study strategies, improve time management, and achieve academic goals. Coaching is available to all students, including dual credit and GED students, and is offered both in person and virtually. The Chap Success Center also provides targeted coaching workshops for students on Academic Alert or Academic Intervention.
Academic Readiness Events - The Chap Success Center hosts academic readiness programming throughout the year, including study skills workshops, writing and citation sessions, tutoring promotions, Natural Tutoring Week activities, and large-scale events such as the Academic Excellence Conference. Events are offered in person and virtually to support all student populations
Course Exam Proctoring - The Chap Success Center provides course exam proctoring in the Exam Room located in the Learning Resource Center, as well as the William Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton. Proctoring services support in-person and online testing and can accommodate approved academic accommodations. Students and faculty also have access to Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor for secure online exam administration at no additional cost.
Computer Labs - Midland College offers multiple general-use computer labs equipped with desktop computers, free printing, Wi-Fi, and study space. In addition to the lab spaces listed below, computers are also available on the first floor of the LRC and in the Math Lab.
- Chap Success Center Computer Lab (second floor LRC): Open to all students and staffed with BCIS tutoring support for Office 365, Canvas assistance, and basic computer help. Includes extended evening and weekend hours and a private one-person study room
- Cogdell Learning Center: Public and student computer lab available to all students.
- Williams Regional Technical Training Center (Fort Stockton): General-purpose lab with computers, laptops, and library resources.
- Advanced Technology Center: Bookable lab space primarily serving dual credit students.
The LRC is a repository of materials that support the Midland College curricula. Special subject collections include health sciences and law. Materials are available for checkout with a current Midland College ID card. Library holdings are described in an electronic catalog, enabling author, title, subject, and keyword searches. Labs in the LRC provide desktop publishing, word processing and related software.
The LRC’s website provides extensive information and support with links to the library catalog of holdings, extensive online databases, digital e-book collections, and links to hundreds of recommended websites for many academic subjects. Multidisciplinary electronic resources include databases published by EBSCO, Learning Express, Gale, Bowker, CredoRef, Stat!Ref and others, available to students both on- and off-campus. The LRC participates in TexShare, a statewide program for enhanced access to learning resources. The LRC’s website provides extensive information and support with links to the library catalog of holdings, extensive online databases, digital e-book collections, and links to hundreds of recommended websites for many academic subjects. Using Speedy Search, most electronic library resources, including e-books and e-journals, can be found. The new digital magazine FLIPSTER features popular digitized titles. All faculty and students, including dual credit, can access all databases through authentication by username and password.
The LRC participates in TexShare, a statewide program for enhanced access to learning resources. Interlibrary loan is available to faculty and students. Once located, items are typically shipped within two weeks.
The Testing Center, located in the Scharbauer Student Center and the WRTTC, offers an array of testing services for students. Test offerings including the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA), the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), CLEP (Scharbauer Student Center location only), math placement tests, make-up tests, proctored exams for distance learning courses, disability accommodations testing and a number of professional certification tests (please check with each Testing Center location for offerings). Students needing the TSIA outside Texas can email the Testing Center at testing@midland.edu for information about off-site TSIA administration.
Midland College offers test preparation programs for the TOEFL, GED and TSIA. These courses and workshops are designed to help you do your best. Visit Adult Education and Literacy and Developmental for more information.
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