Did you attend the Swing by for Swag event on PVCC's main campus on Monday, Oct. 11th?

Success by Design Committee gave out a packet of resources (midterm study tips; campus and e-resources; FOI clubs, leads, and Canvas courses; etc.) you can find HERE. Please take our survey HERE after looking at the resources and be entered to win a prize!

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PVCC Counseling: We are here for you!

The Counseling Division is available to assist your personal growth and career exploration.

To request an appointment- Click

Or you can walk in or call 602-787-6540.

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How I Study Effectively for College Midterms

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Need Help with Math?

Mathispower4u website provides over 7,000 free mini-lessons and example videos. All of the videos are closed captioned and ADA compliant.

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COVID-19 PVCC Student Reporting Information

When, Where, & Who to Report:

When to report? IMMEDIATELY for any of the following conditions

• As soon as COVID like symptoms appear (no matter how minor)

• As soon as you are notified that you had a potential exposure.

• If you are asymptomatic but decide to test, report as soon as you get a positive diagnosis.

Where to report? All three of these places:

1. Email all your instructors

2. Email: covid19-reports@paradisevalley.edu

3. Report at https://together.maricopa.edu/covid-19-reporting

Which form to fill out:

• Potential exposure: Report Potential Exposure

• COVID-like Symptoms: Report Symptoms or Confirmed Case

• Positive Diagnosis of COVID-19: Report Symptoms or Confirmed Case

DO NOT:

• Wait until you test for COVID-19 to report.

• Wait until you receive your test results to report.

• Do not automatically return to campus, if a negative test result.

We are confident in our cleaning procedures, but letting us know if you’ve been on campus while sick will allow us to apply extra steps to those spaces which have been exposed.

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COVID-19 Testing Information

COVID Testing at Union Hills and Black Mountain

There is now COVID-19 testing being offered to the community at both PVCC campuses. The logistics for each location are a little different so please see below for details.

Union Hills (18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85032)

• Offered in the parking lot north of the A & J bldgs. Mon-Fri from 7am-5pm

Appointments are required and are booked directly through Embry Women's Health at: https://embrywomenshealth.com/testing-blitz/.

• COVID testing is zero-cost to patients, regardless of insurance.

• Testing is available for ALL ages, kids and adults.

• Kids under 18 must have a legal guardian present.

• All providers have certified medical backgrounds.

• Results are typically posted in 3-5 days.

• More information can be found at embrywomenshealth.com.

If you need additional information or have questions regarding COVID testing, please contact Embry Women's Health directly at (480) 376-2170.

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Canvas & Google Docs on Mobile Devices

Do you have the Canvas student app on your smartphone or tablet?

Follow the links below to get the Canvas student app . You can check your grades, email your instructor, and even complete your assignments! When needing to complete longer written assignments, we recommend downloading the Google Docs app as well!

Canvas Student App for Android

• Canvas Student for Android

Canvas Student App for iOS

• Canvas Student for iOS

Google Docs App for Android

Google Docs for Android

Google Docs App for iOS

Google Docs for iOS

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Learning Success Center & Math Center

Did you know studies show that students who reach out for academic assistance are likely to have a cumulative GPA a full letter grade higher than college students that don’t seek out tutoring?

PVCC's Learning Success Center can help you:

• Manage time more effectively

• Improve college reading, comprehension, and note-taking

• Acquire ideas for study skills and test preparation

• Learn to work collaboratively in groups

• Discover strategies for learning, practicing, and reinforcing class material

• Understand how to apply academic resources to classes

• Apply college-level study skills to learning

The LSC tutors will help reinforce concepts and information taught in class, and also assist you with referrals to useful areas such as Financial Aid, Buxton Library, Career Services and more.

*See Success by Design's packet of resources for the LSC's Fall 2021 schedule.

The Learning Success Center and the Math Center

What is the difference between the LSC and the Math Center?

The LSC offers tutoring in most classes, including math. The Math Center provides tutoring and embedded tutoring, with tutors participating in classes. You should use either or both, whichever you prefer!

Learning Success Center

Live tutoring and success coaching are available online through Cranium Café. These brief videos for the LSC and the Math Center show you how to find tutors and success coaches online in Cranium Café. You can find more information about the LSC on our website or by calling us at (602) 787-7180. For help with the Math Center, go to the website or call (602) 787-7740.

The Math Center, in the Q building, encourages students to stop by for tutoring after their math classes. The MC also rents calculators to students for $20 a semester and provides instructional testing for online students. Students have access to four study rooms in the MC for student use as well as informal learning areas around the Q building. Currently, the Math Center is offering in-person and virtual tutoring. Our schedule is located on our website. Please visit the Math Center website at and click on the link for tutoring schedule.

We want you to do your best, and we have great tutors and success coaches who can help you succeed! Please let Mary Early (mary.early@paradisevalley.edu) or Tereza Dominguez (tereza.dominguez@paradisevalley.edu) know if you have any questions or learning support needs.

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Need Reliable Sources?

Click on the image below to read "4 Ways to Differentiate a Good Source from a Bad Source".

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Amazing Resources from our Buxton Library!

Research Consultation

Schedule a meeting with a librarian. We offer personalized, one-on-one research support via WebEx or Google Meet.

https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/researchconsultation

Ask a Librarian

Need help? Don't panic. Ask a Librarian is a 24/7 online chat service that connects you quickly to librarians.

https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/ask_a_librarian

Research Rescue

Request a Research Rescue packet. We’ll select 3-5 sources to match your research request and send them to you via email. Or you can come by to pick them up.

https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/researchrescue

Research Guides

Created by subject librarians, the Library Guides offer curated links on selected information related to your discipline or course.

https://paradisevalley.libguides.com/index.php?b=t

Laptop Checkout

Patrons can check out laptops for library use.

Events in the Library

Brown Bag Lunch Sessions: Drop-in sessions that teach how to use NoodleTools or some of the specialized databases in Library Classroom are held on a weekly basis.

Course Reserves

We have textbooks on reserve for a variety of classes for students to check out and borrow for 2 hours at a time.

Anatomy Figures

We have a variety of figurines for check out for library use on reserve.

Study Rooms

There are a variety of study rooms for single or group use.

Study Room Amenities:

§ White boards

§ Fans for checkout to relieve stuffy rooms

§ White boards in each room

§ Dry erase markers and erasers for rental at the front desk

Items for Check Out or Use in the Library:

§ Phone Chargers for checkout

§ Chords to connect laptops to television

§ Headphones for in library use

§ Culture Pass

§ Copier and printer

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COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility and Prioritization

Looking to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster? Check Maricopa County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or Maricopa County COVID-19 Locations webpage for more information.

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Need Technical Support?

• PVCC's technology support is available in-person in the Computer Commons (E-Building), over the phone at (602)787-7780, or remotely through the Information Technology Helpdesk.

• We are available: Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-7:00pm, and Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

• Only the pre-loaded software or software required for use on the device by your course(s) will be supported. We are unable to support non-PVCC authorized software installations.

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Student Tutorial-How to check grades and rubrics on Canvas