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Nashville State Community College

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Academic Assistance

The Learning Center
Computer Help Desk
Open Lab

Smarthinking Online Tutoring

The Learning Center

Phone: 615-353-3551
carolyn.frye@nscc.edu

The Learning Center, located inside the Library, offers all NSCC students free, drop-in academic assistance with courses in which they are currently enrolled at the college. Services include access to computers for research, email, tutorials in course content, and software applications used in classes. In addition, tutors are available to help in many subjects, especially mathematics and writing. Free online tutoring is also available to students.

The Learning Center's hours are as follows during fall and spring semesters:
Monday - Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Children are not allowed in the Learning Center.

Visit the Learning Center Website for Valuable Resources.

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Computer Help Desk

The Help Desk will answer questions with any NSCC computer and network account problems. The Help Desk can assist with information about basic trouble regarding a computer that is school related, and with Web-related issues. Visit www.nscc.edu/help_desk for more information such as hours of operation and specific instructions and troubleshooting help.

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Open Lab

The Clement Building Open Lab in Room C-308 was established as an independent study lab in 1984. The Open Lab provides student access to PC and Mac computers, classroom software, Internet access, and academic course-related activities. Current equipment includes twenty-four stations connected to a laser printer. In addition there are two flatbed scanners one Mac and one PC.

Hours of operation vary and are posted online at www.nscc.edu/help_desk and on the C-308 Open Lab door. Students may call 615-353-3678, or email: ComputerHelpDesk@nscc.edu. The Open Lab is part of the Computer Services Division Help Desk.

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Student Disability Services

Student Disability Services provides assistance to students with documented physical, emotional, or learning disabilities. The SDS personnel assist eligible students with academic planning and registration and serve as a liaison between students and faculty. The SDS personnel also assist in testing and securing appropriate technology as needed for students. For further information, contact the Disabilities Coordinator at 615-353-3592 in D-13A or visit the department website.

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