Resources

We've got you covered!

Faculty (including me), counselors, student tutors, and more are ready to help you reach your educational goals. We can help you with your course schedule, choosing classes, finding student aid, studying skills, locating and using sources for an essay--you name it, we have someone who can help. To locate the service you need, see the services listed below. Don’t see what you’re looking for? No problem. Just send me an email and we'll figure it out together!

We are here for you!

As your instructor, I am your first contact for help you need in this course. If something doesn't make sense, sounds confusing, or you'd just like more information, let me know. Please reach out to me using the Canvas Inbox. Also, if you're having difficulty using Canvas, if it Canvas stops working for some reason, or you're experiencing technical issues, refer to the Canvas Assistance below and contact me via email. We will solve the problem together. Read on for more information about services available to you.

Student Support Services

Accommodations: West Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)

If you have a documented disability and believe you may need accommodations with this class, please contact the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) office to make sure you receive assistance in a timely fashion.

Cranium Cafe - Online Counseling!

The Counseling Department at WLAC assists students in making decisions regarding educational, career, and personal concerns. The Counseling Center provides opportunities for students to clarify their values and goals, to make decisions, to develop self-confidence, self-direction and self-esteem. Online Counseling is available for educational, transfer, and career exploration and online counselors provide individual counseling, workshops and referrals to resources on and off campus.

      • Visit the Online Counseling page and click on the counselor Cafe Card to schedule a Video Appointment.

Librarians

The WLAC Library provides access to online educational content and resources to assist you with your research needs and course work.

Tutoring Services / On-campus and Online

The WLAC Learning Center provides FREE academic support services to ALL current West LA College students. Free online tutoring is also available via NetTutor, which can be accessed on Canvas.

      • If you are experiencing trouble with Canvas, please contact the Learning Center for a FREE Canvas Tutoring class.

Canvas Support

Technical Support

Canvas tech support is available if you have trouble accessing the course on or after the start date. For assistance, go to the Canvas Homepage, and click on the word HELP to submit a trouble ticket and then click on REPORT A PROBLEM. (https://ilearn.laccd.edu/)

Course Content Assistance

If you need assistance with course content, please contact me via the Canvas inbox or email me at PorterAE@laccd.edu.

Basic Needs

It's difficult to focus on your homework when you're worried about meeting your basic needs. West provides assistance in this area through its professional wardrobe and food pantry supported by donations from the community and West employees and students.

Food: WLAC Food Pantry

West has two food pantry locations on campus - FA 103 and in bungalow A9. If you prefer a pick-up, please call 310-287-4378 to schedule one. There are also nearby community pantries and resources available.

Clothing: West Wardrobe

Do you have an upcoming interview? The West Wardrobe makes professional attire available at no cost to West Los Angeles College students. All donated items are new or gently worn and appropriate for a professional environment. If you'd like to help your fellow students out, donations may be made by contacting WestWardrobe@wlac.edu or in person at the Wardrobe - Fine Arts, Room 103 - during posted hours.

Additional Services

West has a number of support services to assist students with covering educational and living expenses. West students can receive free or low cost health care at the Student Health Center and child care at the Child Development Center.

Students enrolled in a credit or non-credit class at West, who are in good standing with the college, may use the gym's shower facilities during the posted hours on regular workdays.

Academic Counseling and other offices can also connect you to housing, legal and social services outside the campus.

Don’t forget. I’m here to help, too. I’m not an expert on everything, but I can help you find someone who is.