Excel Support

Support

For Students and Faculty

Students and faculty, click below to learn what each of the Excel and other academic support centers can do to help you be successful.

Excel Communication Center (Becoming part of the new Multiliteracy Center)

How does the Communication Center provide support?

We offer many tutoring and outreach services in-person and online through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams, from individual and group presentation practice to mock interviewing and interpersonal communication facilitation.

Students – appointments are limited, so schedule your free one-on-one appointment now at: My WC Online.

Faculty and Staff – schedule your free virtual outreach workshops today at: Comm Center Workshops.

What if I have questions?

Students – stop by Columbine Hall, #312, email us at cec@uccs.edu, or call us at 719-255-4770.

Faculty and Staff – stop by Columbine Hall, #312, email us at ccskills@uccs.edu or call us at 719-255-4772. We’re here to help!

Excel Languages Center

How does the Languages Center provide support?

We offer in-person and online academic support, including individual and group tutoring, and conversation table sessions. Please call or email to consult with an LC staff member or the Interim Director (Jesse Perez) to discuss the most effective and convenient means of interaction for you.

Students – The Excel Languages Center is located in Dwire Hall, Room 270. Check the LC website for updated hours and methods of accessing our services.

What We Do for Students - Assist students with academic strategies, study skills, language learning, conversational skills, and general language skill mastery. Our staff provides tutoring, mentoring and language resources for students while working with students to develop specific techniques related to learning their target language.

Tutoring is available one-on-one or in small groups. Tutors can provide general support in addition to specific support with assignments and skills designated by the student’s instructors or on skills and tasks identified by the student.

Contact Information

Telephone: (719) 255-3690

E-mail: LangsCtr@uccs.edu

Website: https://languagescenter.uccs.edu/

Faculty and Staff – The LC works collaboratively with Staff and Faculty to enhance students’ academic experiences by providing them with opportunities to apply what they learn in class and further practice and develop their target language skills with a skilled Tutor. We are available to work with you to develop a support program that's right for you and your students. Contact the LC Interim Director (Jesse Perez) to discuss how the LC can help you meet your needs.

What if I have questions?

If you have questions, please contact the LC Interim Director (Jesse Perez) to discuss how the LC can best support you.

Excel Mathematics Center

How does the Mathematics Center provide support?

We offer drop-in tutoring, PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions), and group workshops, both in person and online via Microsoft Teams.

Students - Stop in at the Math Center in Engineering 233 any time to get a cup of coffee, study, do homework, hang out with friends or consult with a tutor. We also have computers and textbooks for your use. In Teams, you can join the Math Center team or your specific PASS team at any time to post a comment or question, and someone will respond during our open hours. See the Tutor schedule and PASS schedule on the Math Center website for hours.

Access the teams by clicking the link on the website. You can also open Teams and click on "Join or create a team" and type "Math Center" in the search box.

Faculty and Staff – Please contact Dr. Jenny Dorrington to discuss additional ways we can work with you to meet your students' needs.

What if I have questions?

If you have questions, please email Dr. Dorrington or contact her through Microsoft Teams. You can also join the general Math Center Team, and our front desk staff will help you.

Excel Science Center

How does the Science Center provide support?

We offer in-person academic support, including individual and group tutoring, and problem-solving sessions.

Students – The Excel Science Center provides in-person tutoring in the Science Center (CENT 204). Check the Science Center website for hours. Support is provided for most lower-level classes and many upper-level classes. Anatomical models, chemical modeling kits, books, and other class resources are available for one-day checkout.

We also offer help sheets on a variety of topics, and we also have a series of videos to help students solve common problems in Chemistry and Physics.

Faculty and Staff – We are available to help you by providing problem-solving sessions for your students. This allows them to work with fellow students and a peer tutor to develop the understanding and skills that are required to do well in science courses. We will work with you to develop a support program that's right for you and your students.

What if I have questions?

If you have questions, please email Dr. Phillips or call 719-255-3649.

Excel Writing Center (Becoming part of the new Multiliteracy Center)

How does the Writing Center provide support?

Students - The UCCS Writing Center offers in-person and real-time online appointments through WCOnline, our scheduling system.

Things you'll need for online appointments:

  • Computer with a working camera and microphone
  • A quiet space
  • Reliable Internet access
  • Headphones (optional)

If these are not available to you, it might be better to come to the Writing Center in-person. We do NOT conduct appointments over the phone.

To schedule an online appointment with a consultant, please complete the following steps:

1. Click on "Make an Appointment" button on our home page. Schedule your appointment like normal, but choose "yes" in the drop down menu that asks if you would like an online appointment.

2. Before the session begins, double check to make sure your camera and microphone are functioning.

3. Check in to your online appointment at least five minutes early. This will give you time to copy and paste your project into the WCOnline whiteboard, as well as check for any technical issues before the session begins.

Please use either Chrome or Firefox as your browser. Otherwise, you will be unable to join the online session.

If your technology issues can't be solved in 5-10 minutes, you may need to reschedule your appointment or come to the Writing Center in-person.

Additional Information and Online Appointment Guide

Faculty and Staff - Contact the WC Director, Dr. Matt Balk, to discuss how the WC can help you meet your needs.

College of Business Academic Support Center

The College of Business Academic Support Center provides computer resources and tutors for accounting, finance, statistics, and information systems. The center is located in Dwire Hall 123 and for on-campus classes, operates from 7:30am-9:00pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30am-4:30pm on Friday, closed on weekends. For additional information about our Center click here.

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Support Center

Contact Julie Albertson, jalberts@uccs.edu, for information