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2020 - 2021 FCC Academic Catalog
6. The advisor encourages students to take
an active role in planning their academic
programs, and guides in the selection
of courses which fulfill the liberal arts
core requirements, major course of study
requirements, and appropriate electives.
7. The advisor serves as a primary
communication source for students, providing
current information about academic policies,
procedures, regulations, and programs.
8. The advisor has knowledge of college referral
sources and services (such as tutoring,
developmental support courses, study
groups, or counseling) which may assist
students in their educational, career, and/or
personal development. When appropriate,
the advisor may act as a referral agent.
9. The advisor listens and facilitates students’
growth in the areas of academic,
career, and personal concerns.
10. The advisor confronts students openly and
honestly on issues of integrity, academic
honesty,
behaviors, rights, and responsibilities.
11. The advisor ensures that a record of the
advising
notes is kept.
Information Technology
Services for Students
IT Help Desk
The IT Help Desk assist students with troubleshooting
and navigating FCC systems including Blackboard,
myFCC email, and PeopleSoft. Other services include
account management, password resets, and Wi-Fi
access.
The IT Help Desk is located at Gambrill Hall, room
G122.
Hours of operation:
Walk-in: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone support available at 301.846.2509.
Online support available at
Computer Labs
There are six open computer labs for student use
around campus.
Location Room Hours
Disabilities
Services
Assistive
Technologies
Lab
Annapolis Hall
(A-105)
Mon,
8:30am - 7:00pm
Tue-Fri,
8:30am - 4:30pm
Gladhill
Learning
Commons
Linganore Hall
(L-220)
Mon-Thu,
7:45am - 7:30pm
Fri,
8:30am - 4:00pm
Sat
12:00 - 3:00pm
See website for
Summer/Interim hours
MAC Lab
Visual &
Performing
Arts Center
(F-107)
Mon-Wed
9:00am - 7:00pm
Thu-Fri
9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat/Sun
Closed
STEM Learning
Center
Braddock Hall
(B-212)
Mon-Thu,
9:00am - 7:00pm
Fri,
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sat/Sun,
Closed
Open Lab Student Center
(H-200)
Mon-Thu,
8:30am - 9:00pm
Fri-Sat,
Open daytime
Bess & Frank Gladhill Learning Commons
The Gladhill Learning Commons, located on the
second floor of Linganore Hall, has computers for
student use. Computers at the Learning Commons
are equipped with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office
365 Suite.
The Mac Lab
Located at Visual and Performing Arts Center, room
F-107, is open to students enrolled in the Computer
Graphics and Digital Photography classes. The lab
offers color printing for a fee. Adobe's Creative
Cloud software and other graphic design software
is available. The open MAC Lab hours are only for
students to conduct classwork. Inquires about the
MAC lab can be directed to the MAC lab supervisor
Michael Schlosser at 301.624.2873.
Writing Requirements
FCC recognizes that the ability to write clearly
and concisely is essential to the personal and
professional success of all educated people.
Therefore, the college is committed to providing
instructional opportunities and services necessary
to help achieve competence in writing.
Students can expect to write in any course offered
by the college. Grades on papers in college courses
will be influenced by the student’s ability to meet
minimal writing standards.
The minimal standards for written work submitted in
all courses are as follows:
1. All written work must demonstrate skills in
presenting material in a clear and logical
manner.
2. All written work must demonstrate
appropriate, college-level word choice.
3. All written work must demonstrate
competence in grammar, punctuation and
spelling.