Special Assistance

The Office of Special Student Services provides some assistance for students who are in need of special accommodations in order to achieve academic success. The services are:

• Provide a note-taker in the classroom
• Provide Reader Services
• A small technology lab is available in the Learning Resources Center (Library) that houses the following equipment and software:
  • Electronic Reader
  • Optalec Machine (Enlarged Print)
  • Computer and Printer
  • Via Voice (for typing reports, etc.)
• Make available use of telephone services and fax machine for official business
• Administer tests for faculty as requested
• Make referrals to agencies providing funding
• Work closely with faculty to have students' needs accommodated
• Provide Peer tutoring
• Provide tape recorders, tapes, and talking calculators
• Make referrals for Internships and Summer Employment
• Provide Service-Learning opportunities
• Serve as a Work-Study Site

The Office of Special Student Services is located on the Lower Level of the Learning Resources Center (BC CARES), Room 101. The telephone number is (803) 705-4450 or 4560. Contact us.