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employers require a CRC certificate for employment candidates, and students
enrolled in a technical program are also required to take this test as part of
their educational program. Interested persons should contact the Assessment
Center at 334.745.6437, extension 5563 or 5557.
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C. SPECIAL NEEDS COUNSELING/ ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Counseling is provided or referrals are made in the areas of educational, vocational,
personal, and social needs. All services are available to students on all campuses. To
assist students with career decisions, a collection of current resource materials on ca-
reers, occupations, and undergraduate programs at other universities is located in the
campus academic advising offices and the learning resource centers.
Assistance for Visually Impaired Students
Southern Union offers visually impaired students access to The Southern Union Catalog/
Student Handbook online through screen magnification and screen reading. ZoomText,
which allows the student to see everything on the computer screen, is available upon
request at Opelika, Valley, and Wadley campuses. To request this service, contact
Cydney Matthews.
Students who have documented disabilities and need special accommodations should E. TUTORIAL SERVICES
contact an academic advisor, or Cydney Matthews on the Opelika campus at (334) 745-
6437, Dr. Fred Williams on the Wadley campus at (256) 395-2211, or Robin Brown on
the Valley campus at (334) 756-4151.
D. ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
1. SOAR - Student Orientation and Registration
During the months of June and July, a pre-college program is offered called
SOAR. All new and transfer students are strongly encouraged to participate.
This program is designed to help entering freshmen and transfer students make
wise decisions in choosing their fields of study and to adjust more readily to
their first semester at Southern Union. SOAR for entering students consists of a
three-hour session available on all campuses.
New students, after being accepted for Fall semester enrollment to the college, may
register for SOAR sessions on the SUSCC website at www.suscc.edu.
2. Orientation to College (ORI 101) and Student Success Skills (ORI 107)
Orientation is a one credit hour course designed to introduce beginning students
to college life. This course provides an introduction to programs, personnel, and
policies at the college. It provides students with information regarding what the
College expects from students and what students should expect from the College.
The course also addresses student attitudes, goals, study skills, and health related
issues. Orientation is required for all new students who have not previously at-
tended college and is offered each term. Students who initially entered Southern
Union prior to Fall Quarter 1994 and students who have successfully completed at
least 12 semester hours (15 quarter hours) within the past five years with a 2.0 GPA
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(on a 4.0 scale) at a regionally accredited institution are exempted from ORI 101
and ORI 107. It is incumbent on the student to verify the 12 semester/15 quarter
hours at the time of registration.
On-line Learning Basics (ORI 111)
ORI 111 is a one-credit hour course designed to familiarize students with the
Canvas Learning System. The objective of the course is to help students to
be successful in on-line classes. The class begins on the first day of each
semester. A deadline date for completing ORI 111 is set and published each
semester. ORI 111 is a co-requisite to a student’s first on-line class at
Southern Union State Community College. Students who withdraw from the
class will also be withdrawn from all other on-line classes. Students must log
into ORI 111 during the first week of classes to avoid being reported to the
Financial Aid Office for non-attendance. Students receiving financial aid who
are reported for non-attendance will be administratively withdrawn from
ORI 111 and all other on-line classes in which they are enrolled. Students
may log into ORI 111 by clicking on the ORI111 button on the home page
at Southern Union’s website (www.suscc.edu).
1. Student Tutors
Student tutors offer assistance in the areas of English and math on all campuses. Development Student
For tutorial assistance, students should check posted schedules in classrooms,
bulletin boards or the SUSCC web site at www.suscc.edu. The Student Tutorial
services on the Opelika campus are located in the Student Success Center in
the Business Technology Center. Students may also consult their academic
advisor for information and referral assistance. The student tutorial program
arranged through the college is free of charge to all currently enrolled Southern
Union students. This service is subject to the availability of interested and
qualified students.
2. Southern Union Program for Athletic Academic Counseling
(SUPAAC)
The Athletic Academic Counseling Program (SUPAAC) is designed to aid
athletes by (1) helping to improve retention and academic performance;
(2) ensuring proper registration in transferable courses that fulfill
requirements in academic programs of study; and (3) providing academic
counseling regarding athletic eligibility. Assistance is provided in schedul-
ing classes to avoid conflict with athletic competition and practice as well as
assigning study halls and tutorial sessions. The program is not restricted to
athletes but offers tutoring services for all students in subjects in which they
need help.
3. Tutorial Lab
The College provides open computer labs for students to utilize tutorial soft-
ware and complete special assignments. A current Southern Union identifica-
tion is required to use an open lab.