18 MCC Resources

“College Resources”, Why do I want to know about them?

“The more I help others to succeed, the more I succeed.”  –Ray Kroc, founder of the McDonald’s franchise business.

This statement could not be more true with community colleges. The more MCC can help you, it will not only increase MCC’s successes and potentially your own academic, personal, and professional successes. Using college resources is a win-win! Don’t wait, let’s get started.

As a student here at Mesa Community College it is advantageous to know exactly where you can get help. Please watch the following videos to learn how a couple of students have used campus resources to be successful.

Now let’s dive a little deeper into each resource and answer, “Why would I want or need this resource?” Please be sure to read all resources below as the information may come in handy for assignments in your course.

Academic Advising: Academic Advisors help you develop academic and career goals while focusing on your Field of Interest (FOI), review degree requirements and determine if you are on track to graduate and/or transfer (help you recognize prerequisites), explore university transfer options, and identify beneficial college resources. You will need to schedule an appointment with your FOI advisors.

Basic Needs and Resources: Maricopa Community County College District (MCCCD) is committed to the academic success of our students and understands basic needs have a direct impact on the well-being and success of our students. Basic needs can include food, housing, transportation, wellness, and other important services. This district website, Basic Needs and Resources, is meant to help connect students and their families to basic needs information and resources, and it will evolve as more resources are added. The MCC Helpful Resources for Students webpage provides additional resources for students as well, such as academic resources. Some examples of connections to the following basic needs:

• Food Resources
• SNAP Resources
• Housing and Shelter
• Personal Safety
• Child Care, After School, & Youth Programs
• Transportation
• Job Listings/Unemployment
• Technology and Software
• Veterans and Military Services
• Other Resources

College Police: Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on all Maricopa properties and operates a state-of-the-art police communications center 24 hours a day/365 days a year. You can find more information about MCC College Police on their website.

• Southern & Dobson Campus, call 480-461-7046 Building: SC 14
• Red Mountain Campus, call 480-654-7257 Building: RDM-I
• For general information and non-emergency assistance, call 480-784-0900.
• For emergency assistance on all Maricopa Community Colleges properties, call 480-784-0911.

Career Services: Career centers host workshops, career fairs and offer assistance with resume writing, interviewing, internships, and transferring to a university. Visit the Maricopa Community Colleges Career Guide to get a glimpse of occupational stats and opportunities in your selected field. Be sure to visit the MCC Career Services webpage to see what events and services are currently being offered.

Counseling: Counseling faculty assist currently enrolled students with identifying difficulties, problem-solving, and decision-making processes related to academic, career, and personal goal achievement. Mental health services are not provided, but counselors can assist with referrals to appropriate community providers as needed. Our counselors are trained and available to assist with personal development support, such as:

• Navigating college, transitions, and next steps
• Counseling for academic concerns (time management, motivation, etc.)
• Goal setting and personal support
• Career counseling
• Support during a crisis
• Resources to help you stay in school
• Advocacy for students
• Referrals to campus and community resources

You can contact the counseling department to schedule an appointment.

Disability Resources & Services (DRS): All students admitted to MCC deserve a positive college experience and one way to see this happen is to ensure equal access to all programs, services, and activities offered here.  The DRS office strives to create a vital learning environment that provides resources, services and auxiliary aids necessary to allow each qualified student with a disability the opportunity to pursue academic, occupational, developmental and personal enrichment goals. DRS offices insure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. All medical and psychological documentation is kept confidential. DRS campus offices also coordinate accommodations for students who are protected by MCCCD’s Title IX and Preventing Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination policies. This includes, but is not limited to, students who are pregnant or parenting. Some services provided are:

• Testing accommodations
• Alternate, or alternative, textbook formats (audio, digital, Braille)
• Auxiliary Services (CCTV, FM System)
• Note-taking assistance
• American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters
• Hardware and software

Additional accommodations and services are available, such as accessible computing hosted by campus libraries and technology centers. Each qualified student can make a request on the DRS website.

Financial Aid & Scholarships: Financial aid is available to help fund your educational goals, even if your family can’t afford to pay up front. It comes in the form of grants, loans, Federal Work-Study, and scholarships. Financial aid can be used to help you pay your full cost of attendance, which includes tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, as well as transportation to and from school.

Your eligibility for financial aid is dependent on your demonstrated financial need or, in the case of some scholarships, a special ability or talent. Because there are many factors that affect your eligibility for financial aid, it’s important that you apply each year, even if you think you won’t qualify. Financial aid is available for full-time as well as part-time students. To apply for financial aid, follow the steps to apply.

Library: Our library is here to serve and support students and staff as well as members of the community in-person and virtually. Librarians can help students locate the latest journal articles for research papers, provide academic materials, events and experiences, not to mention recommend an enjoyable and insightful book, music, art piece, or film to expand your mind. Librarians and the MCC Library provide:

• Largest digital library in the district
• Inter-library loans
• Critical Research Instruction lessons set up by your instructors
• Information on citing in APA and MLA
• Galleries and Events featuring art, poetry, history, and more
• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat service for research help 

The Library policy page includes information about the study rooms, printing costs, lactation rooms, technology resources, calculators, and much more.

Financial Crisis: Contact Student Life & Leadership. If you are a veteran, please find resources available on the Veteran Finance website page. You can also receive emergency funding through the Faculty Foundation–talk to your instructor.

Student Life & Leadership: Want to increase your odds of not only staying in college but earning a degree, then connections and involvement are key. The Office of Student Life and Leadership offers opportunities for you to get involved, so you can connect with other students and faculty, follow your passion, contribute to the community, get involved with civic engagement, and grow as an individual. College is about more than what happens in the classroom. Explore your opportunities and enjoy student life! 

College Technology Services: The Customer Care division of College Technology Services (CTS) can assist you with technical support, help desk questions, and media services. This division is comprised of several sub-divisions: Desktop Support, Help Center, and Media Services. You can find out more information about them on their website. They provide assistance with:

• Free Microsoft Office 365 Software
• Password reset
• Canvas help
• MATLAB Online Portal
• MyInfo
• Respondus LockDown Browser
• Student Email
• Computer issues

Thunderbird Tech Studio: MCC’s Thunderbird Tech Studio provides support and training to develop and enhance a student’s digital literacy skills including Windows and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office and Google Suite for Education, Canvas, and other computing needs. The Tech Studio provides knowledgeable resources on common college-supported technology tools.

Learning Enhancement Center (Tutoring): The Learning Enhancement Center tutoring services offer individual in-person and online tutoring. Tutoring services for math, science, and writing are offered as well as accounting, American Sign Language, computer programing, and other subjects based on availability. These services are free and the only requirement is being a current student at MCC. 

Veteran Services: Veteran Services is an extension of Enrollment Services and a liaison between campus and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The mission is to coordinate GI Bill® educational benefits and connect students with the resources and services needed to reach personal and academic goals. Veterans, active duty students as well as a survivor, spouse, or dependents of a veteran may be eligible for GI Bill® educational benefits.