Support for Students
"The best advice I can give you is to push aside all of your preconceived notions and past good or bad experiences with math, and just give this class a chance. You’re not going to regret it."
- Elyssa, Spring 2018
What's my role?
As your course instructor, I am your first contact for the help you need in this course. If something doesn't make sense, sounds confusing, or you'd just like more information, let me know. Use that Canvas Inbox or email we talked about. If you're having difficulty using Canvas, let me know. But if Canvas stops working for some reason or you're experiencing technical issues, please see Canvas Technical Support below.
My Advice for Success
Set effort goals
Set effort-based goals for yourself this semester (you'll learn a lot about effort-based goals in our first few Modules). My favorite way to set effort-based goals is to use time-commitment goals. For example, instead of saying "I need to get Module 1 done tonight," an effort goal would be to say "I'm going to work on Module 1 for an hour tonight". The first is focused on finishing something before you've even started it. And sometimes we set ourselves up for failure when we set goals focused on outcomes. Instead, if you set a goal of working on something for one hour, you can achieve that goal no matter how much of the module you get done! And achieving goals feels good, doesn't it?! For more on Effort Goals, consider watching a 2-minute video
Spread out the work
That being said, working on our course a little each day throughout the week is going to be the most beneficial for your learning and ability to keep pace with the assignments. I do not recommend cramming in the week's work in one or two days. Spreading out the work over several days not only allows you time to digest what we are learning but also allows you to reach out for support when you get stuck.
Avoid Frustration
People learn better when they are not frustrated, so please reach out to me, your classmates, or the free Cuyamaca College tutoring services BEFORE you get frustrated. I'm here to support you, and I want to work with you whenever possible! My contact information is provided on the homepage as well as in the orientation module for our course.
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 call the Student Help Desk at 619-660-4395.
Important Dates
For important dates related to our short-term class, please see the Academic Deadlines portion of the Cuyamaca website.
Canvas Technical Support
New to Canvas? Check out the Canvas help for students. 24/7 support is available for Canvas. Call Canvas for help at 1-844-592-2205. If it is a weekday when the college is open, you can contact the Cuyamaca College Help Desk at 619-660-4395 or email at c-helpdesk@gcccd.edu. For help on campus, visit the Tech Mall in room E-121.
Health & Wellness
The Health and Wellness Center offers access to registered nurses, illness/injury assessment, community referrals, personal counseling, and more. Check out the Healthy & Wellness website for more information.
Food Pantry (Cuyamaca Cares)
Cuyamaca College wants to make sure you are taken care of! Cuyamaca Cares provides assistance with food, housing, emergency funds, and more. Check out the Cuyamaca Cares website for more information on how to get the services you need!
Tutoring Resources
Cuyamaca tutoring is free and available in many modalities. You will be able to request a Zoom Video Tutoring session, an Email Tutoring session, or an In-person tutoring session right from your Canvas container by clicking the blue “Tutoring” link on the left side of your course container and completing the request form. You may also email Cuyamaca.Tutoring@gccccd.edu, visit the tutoring website or leave a message with your callback information at (619) 660-4525 for more information.”
Accommodations for Disabilities
Academic accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Please identify yourself to me and to Disabled Students Programs & Services staff so that the appropriate accommodations can be ensured. If you suspect you have a learning disability or need services for any other type of disability, contact the Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) Office, A-113, at the Student Services One-Stop Center or call (619) 660-4239.