...until 2008 Fall quarter begins!
The science and math building (SAM) is excited to welcome this year's new students. Each year brings a broad spectrum of students through SAM's doors: the aspiring scientists, the exasperated liberal art majors, and everything in between.
Science and math are not strong subjects for many students. Mildred Ollee (pronounced Oh-lay), the president of SCCC, struggled learning math in college. As a result, SAM is strongly dedicated to helping all students achieve success in science and math, regardless of the chosen field of study.
There is a tutor center on the main floor where you can either schedule one on one time, or you can just drop to have help with any homework questions that are stumping you. There are also other tutor centers on other floors for specific classes such as A&P (Anatomy and Physiology) and MAT098 (Intermediate Algebra), you can visit the main tutor centre for further directions on these cohorts. Students wishing to retain information from classes may apply to work at the tutor center for pay or for credit.
In addition, SAM also houses some incredible teachers. Our teachers are passionate about teaching their discipline, and do so in small classes. Nearly one-third of the faculty hold doctorates in their fields. The rest hold a master's degree.
Learning science and math is a life long battle. Particularly math. It will show up everywhere in your college education regardless of what you are studying, and it will continue to show up throughout your college career. But if you embrace it, and engage yourself in the battle, I think you will find math truly useful and maybe even a little beautiful. Without further text, I welcome you to the school year. I wish you the best of luck in your battle.
