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Educational Support Resources
Career Central
Career Central represents an enhanced partnership between Rochester Community and Technical College and Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI) that provides better services for our students and regional employers!
RCTC provides career counseling through our counselors located on the main campus in the Student Services Building, rooms SS133-143. Career Counseling includes, but is not limited to:
- Personal career planning and counseling
- Career publications
- Career assessments
- Course selection
- Transfer planning and resources
WDI provides career services to all of our students through their offices located at the RCTC Heintz Center. Career Services include, but are not limited to:
- Job postings across the region
- Job search skills development
- Creating resumes and cover letters
- Preparing for interviews
- Life skills training
- Clothes closet
- Young adult services (i.e., career exploration, mentoring, time management)
Students wanting to schedule career services may contact the WDI front desk at 507-292-5152. For help proof reading resumes, students may contact Victoria directly at 507-923-2826.
Computer Lab Services
Instructional computer labs are available to RCTC students using PC and Macintosh computers. In addition, computers are available for student use in the Library Technology Center (LTC) at the main campus and Student Support Services Program at Heintz Center. Check out the computer lab website for more information on the campus computer labs or contact the Technology Support Center at 507-536-5555 or via email at tech.help@rctc.edu.
Disability Support Services
Location: Main Campus SS176
Disability support Services serves students with disabilities by providing academic support services to assist them in being successful both inside the classroom, and in achieving their educational goals. Accommodations may include, testing accommodations, sign language interpreting, early registration, the use of adaptive equipment, and alternative versions of textbooks. Services may include referral to local agencies or on-campus programs, advocacy, and special advising. RCTC is in compliance with the provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Prior to requesting academic accommodations, students must provide documentation to the RCTC Disability Support Services office that is relevant and complete enough to establish the existence of a disability, to explain the impact of the disability on one of life’s major activities, and to recommend appropriate accommodations in the college setting. Students may contact the Director of Disability Support Services, Travis Kromminga, via email at travis.kromminga@rctc.edu or by phone at 507-280-2968. Location on main campus: SS176. Addition information is available on the webpage
Goddard Library
Location: Main Campus, GL building
Goddard Library acquires and maintains a balanced and up-to-date collection of print and electronic resources that support the mission and curriculum of RCTC. All electronic library resources are available on and off campus with a current star ID and password. The campus library contains wireless laptop networks, an open computer lab, individual and group study spaces, and research assistance. Current library services and hours are available on the Goddard Library website.
Goddard Library also hosts events in the Compassion Corner. Visit the library on the days below to
Thursday, March 6:
- 11am Conversation Corner
- 1:30pm Pause with Paws (Bernie the Service Dog)
Wednesday, March 19:
- 1pm Relaxation with Dr. Ruth
Thursday, March 20:
- 11am Conversation Corner
- 1:30pm Paws with Paws
Thursday, March 27:
- 11am Conversation Corner
- 12pm Fiber Arts
Finals Prep & De-Stress Event
Goddard Library will host a finals preparation and de-stress event on Thursday, May 8 from 8am-7pm. Tutoring, snacks, games, and crafts will be offered. More information will be available soon!
Student Support Services/TRIO (SSS)
Location: Main campus, SS159
Student Support Services provides academic advising, transfer planning, career information, workshops, cultural activities, and one-to-one peer tutoring to eligible students. To be eligible for services, students must meet one of the following criteria: first-generation college student, low-income status or documented disability. Contact 507-280-3543 or visit the SSS website to learn more.
Tutoring Services
The Learning Center provides FREE tutoring for all RCTC and WSU-R students to help them build the skills and confidence needed to be successful in their coursework and reach their academic goals. Our tutors are specialists in their content areas and are eager to help you. They can also assist with D2L and textbook navigation, and the Writing Center can assist with career documents, such as resumes and cover letters.
In addition to online assistance, we have two locations:
- The Writing Center. Math, Computer Science, and Computer Applications (AOS) Learning Centers are in Goddard Library
- The Accounting, Business, Economics and Science Learning Centers are located on the third floor of the Atrium building
Visit the website to learn more information on each subject area, to request help from one of our tutors, and to see the hours of operation.