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Speech & Sign Success Center

Location: Bldg. 26B-1551   Phone: (909) 274-6297

The Speech & Sign Success Tutoring Center, or SSSC, is designed to help students succeed in Speech & Sign classes. We are in 26B-1551, next door to the Writing Center. 

ENROLL BELOW! It only takes 1 minute to register!

Spring 2024 Hours: 

  • Monday: 9:00am-7:00pm (online Zoom appointments starting at 9:30am)
  • Tuesday: 8:00am-7:00pm (online Zoom appointments start at 9:00am)
  • Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm (online Zoom appointments start at 9:30am)
  • Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm (online Zoom appointments start at SIGN 8:30am, SPCH 9:30am)

We offer appointments both in-person and via Zoom. But, you must register in order to use tutoring and all other services in our Center.

Register in 3 easy steps! 

1. Write down the 5-digit CRN (or Course Registration Number) that you will need to register. The course is free, non-credit, and does not appear on your transcript!  

*** SPRING TERM 2024 ***  

SPEECH CRN: 44359

SIGN CRN: 44360

 

2. IMPORTANT: Log into your Registration page on the Mt. SAC Student Portal by clicking the Portal Registration button below. Then: Be Sure To Choose The Correct Term! Finally, Enter the 5-digit CRN from above and submit.  Note: If you are asked for an Add Code, you have not chosen the correct term. 

         
 
3. After registering, you will see a non-credit course show up on your schedule! You will also see a Canvas course populate in your Canvas Dashboard. From there, click on the Speech or SIGN Tutoring Canvas course, browse the videos & links offered 24/7, and get information about the Center.
 
Again, this course is free, is non-creditdoes not appear on your academic transcript, and does not affect your GPA. It simply gives you access to tutoring and support specific to your coursework! 

   

Meet with a Tutor (SPCH and SIGN)


We have tutors available in the Center to help you with your SPCH and SIGN needs. Walk in and meet with a drop-in tutor who can help if there is no wait. Or, simply schedule an appointment at our front desk. If you are unable to come to campus to make an appointment in the Center, contact us during our business hours. Just call (909) 274-6297 and speak with one of our staff members. Please note, we cannot take appointments via voicemail messages left by students. You either need to come in or speak with a staff member over the phone. Can't come to campus at all? Schedule a Zoom tutoring session by calling the Center during business hours to make an appointment.

Tutoring (SPCH and SIGN)


We are here to support your success in your Speech and Sign Classes. The most common classes we tutor for are SPCH 1A, SPCH 2, and SIGN 101-105, but if you need help in another Speech or Sign class, please inquire. Below is some of what we can help you with for your classes.

  • Speech
    • Topic Selection
    • Research
    • Main Point Development
    • Outlining
    • Source Citation
    • Delivery
    • Visual Aids
  • Sign
    • DLA feedback
    • Workshops
    • Vocabulary
    • Test Preparation
    • Videos and Tutor Feedback on Submitted Videos

Workshops (SPCH and SIGN)


Each semester, the SSSC offers multiple workshops on topics aimed at assisting students in the speechmaking process. Additionally, SIGN offers level-specific and topic-specific workshops each semester.

DLAs (SIGN)


We currently have DLAs available for SIGN 101-103. 

Resources:

  • Video Rooms: The Speech and Sign Success Center has mutliple video rooms for practice, recording, and tutoring.
  • Computers and Printing: The SSSC has touch screen PC computers with recording capability and Microsoft Word. We also allow students to print up to five pages a day for free as long as it is related to their SPCH or SIGN assignments.
  • Study Areas: We have limited table space that will allow you to work on assignments, plug in your charging device, or work with a peer to do homework. 
  • Ties and Bow Ties to Borrow: The SSSC has ties that you can borrow to wear during your presentation. Just leave your Mt. SAC ID card while you have the tie checked out.

Faculty Coordinator Contact Info:

Franklin Reynolds, Coordinatior/SPCH freynolds@mtsac.edu 

Yvonne Moreno, Coordinator/SIGN ymoreno@mtsac.edu 

Office phone: (909) 274-6297 (Please note, Coordinators are not full-time and may not be able to be reached at this number every hour we are open)

Building 26B - Room 1551