AVID, HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED

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The MHCC AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Center is a place on campus for current students to find crucial academic support, especially through their first few years as a college student.

“It takes support to be your best success in college, and we are your first stop support system,” said Denise Tischler, one of the learning specialists at the center.

Many students are unaware of where the AVID Center is located, and what it offers. It’s in Room 3315, near the Tutoring Center on the upper (mezzanine) level above the campus Library.

This center focuses on writing; however, it offers much more than that. Students can use this space to do any of their class work, and staff can help with just about anything related to school – such as where to look for scholarships, planning class schedules, registering for classes, how to correctly format essays, and more.

There are also learning specialists available for inquiries on finding the best ways for each individual to study.

AVID at MHCC is unlike the AVID class found in many high schools, with which it is often times confused.

Any student can receive help –  there are no eligibility requirements.

Recent changes in the employment contract status of AVID staff  – they’ve become members of the MHCC Part-Time Faculty Association – have reduced the Avid Center hours this Fall Term, mostly affecting night students.

The Center is open for students from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, but is now closed on Fridays.

The Writing Center will still be open Fridays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Advocate Staff