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Articulation Agreements with Post
Secondary Institutions
A number of formal articulation agreements exist and are specific to
particular majors. Most of
these agreements are listed by major in the Programs of Study section of
this catalog, students who plan to transfer to other colleges or
universities should meet with their advisor for the most current
agreement information.
Research on Student Learning
YCCC is dedicated to seeking improvement in how students learn, how they
progress in the curriculum, and how prepared they are for jobs, careers,
and/or transfer to another college or university. In order to learn more
about how well this takes place, and how the college is performing,
faculty and staff will on occasion conduct an “assessment project.” Such
projects entail looking at scores on exams, papers, classroom
presentations, etc. In all cases, when such material is reviewed, the
identity of the student is protected; no names are identified in this
type of research. The findings of assessment projects are reviewed by
faculty and staff in the context of revising course outlines, syllabi,
development of new courses, upgrading of textbooks, faculty training,
and/or curriculum revisions. If you would like to know more about
specific assessment projects at YCCC, please contact the office of
Academic Affairs.
Online Courses at YCCC
YCCC
offers online courses to students as an alternative to the regular
classroom. Online courses are interactive in nature, with students using
an Internet-based system to participate in electronic discussions,
receive and post assignments, and receive feedback from the instructor.
As with campus-based classes, online classes follow a schedule with a
beginning date and an ending date and regular deadlines for completing
course assignments and activities. Learning is asynchronous, meaning
that students can participate in their class at times most convenient
for their schedule. Courses available online are listed under the link
“Course Schedule” on the college web site. Online courses are suited
best for independent learners able to benefit from reading and writing
based instruction. The most successful online learners are those who can
schedule their course participation on a regular basis.
Minimum
technical requirements are as follows:
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Windows
98, 2000 or NT Operating System, or Macintosh System 7.5 or higher
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Memory
of 128 MB RAM or higher
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Pentium
I Processor
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Internet
Explorer 4.0 or higher
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Modem
56 kbps or higher
The
recommended requirements are as follows:
For
more information on online course offerings, visit the college website
at www.yccc.edu
Library and Learning Resource Center
The
Library/Learning Resource Center provides resources, research support
services, and computer labs for all students currently enrolled in all
courses or degree/ certificate programs. Information resources and
services are available to remote learners via the Library pages of the
YCCC Website, email, telephone, and fax. The state of- the-art facility
houses books, magazines and journals, multimedia resources, and computer
technology to access the on-line catalogs of YCCC and other
institutions, on-line databases, the Internet, and the computer
applications used in courses. Through cooperative relationships with
other libraries, the Library staff can obtain additional materials via
interlibrary loan as well. The Library staff also offers educational and
support services to assist students in locating information, using the
online resources, and developing research skills. Schedules of hours,
special programs, and other services are posted in the Library or on
YCCC’s Website from the Library information page.
Academic Support
YCCC
offers tutorial services to students in math, reading, computer,
accounting and writing. Math Lab tutors offer group and individual
tutoring in math-related areas. Students can make appointments or
drop-in with a writing tutor to get help with writing and projects.
Hours vary each semester. Students should check bulletin boards for the
current semester’s schedule.
Continuing Education & Business
Services
The
Continuing Education and Business Services (CEBS) Department is an
integral part of York County Community College’s mission. The goal is
to be the leader in workforce and economic development in York County
and the State of Maine. This is accomplished by delivering quality
training programs and services that assist business and industry to
continuously improve career-minded individuals. The YCCC Continuing
Education and Business Services Department’s commitment is to be
customer driven, flexible, responsive, and innovative by providing
practical services and technology enabling our customers to anticipate
and shape the future.
CISCO Regional Network Training
Academy
This
program centers on teaching students to design, build, and maintain
computer networks. Using Web technologies, the Cisco Training Academy
program prepares students for the 21st century workplace and
simultaneously serves as a valuable model for successful E-learning.
Laboratory exercises provide opportunity for hands-on experimentation to
hone network troubleshooting skills as well as critical-thinking and
problem solving abilities. YCCC offers the Cisco Certified Network
Administrator program for both credit and noncredit students.
Maine Quality Centers
Maine
Quality Center’s mission is to promote economic development by
providing job specific training for new and expanding businesses in
Maine. Funded by the State of Maine, the program offers customized
education and training, as well as recruitment and screening of
trainees, at no cost to either the employer or the trainees. The Quality
Center provides tangible incentives for businesses in York County to
create new jobs.
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