3. What is the ACL?
Our Vision:
■ REINFORCE student learning through accessibility and inclusivity.
■ EMPOWER students to unlock their full potential through strength-based support.
■ PROMOTE individuality and independence in an adult learning environment.
Think of the ACL as…
a place to be
productive
4. What can I gain from taking
COUN 71 or COUN 75?
■ Learn how to use Assistive Technology (AT) to
help you meet your educational goals and
more
■ Learn how to perform basic word processing
and writing skills
■ Learn how to access resources on and off
campus
■ Learn how to capitalize on strengths and build
compensatory skills
■ Receive individualized instruction in various
subjects
■ Receive guidance and support from dedicated
staff
5. More about ME!
(In case you don’t know me yet)
■ Second semester teaching classes at Fullerton
College
■ Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Studies/Master’s
Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
■ Lived in Australia for 6 months in 2019; best
decision EVER!
■ Love cooking (vegan!), hiking, watching sports,
the ocean, spending time with family and my
cute kitty Capri
■ Love supporting students and learning more
about their academic and career goals
■ Very open to speaking with all of you and invite
you to come visit me in my office
6. Our Amazing ACL Staff
Jassy Gloria
Lab Instructional Assistant
– Specialized instruction
in Math
Lab Instructional Assistant
– Specialized instruction
in English
7. Our Fabulous ACL Tutors
■ Tim
– History, Political Science, English
■ Christine
– English
■ Tai
– Math, Science
■ Alex
– English, Math
Make sure to read
Working with a Tutor
on Canvas before
asking for help
8. So what is new this semester?
■ If you are visiting the lab for tutoring assistance, sit at the
center computers; outside computers are for independent
work
– If you cannot sit at the center desks due to various
reasons, please come talk to me
■ Assignment requirement options (pick ONE):
– Attend a scheduled ACL workshop or schedule a one-on-
one training with me
– Attend a workshop on or off campus with my approval
– Complete Reflection Assignment (posted on Canvas Assignments)
■ You will NEED to visit Canvas for important class
information!
9. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8 AM – 4 PM 8 AM – 7 PM 8 AM – 4 PM 8 AM – 4 PM 8 AM – 12 PM
ACL HOURS OF OPERATION
Spring 2020
INSTRUCTOR HOURS
Flexible! I am in the lab Monday – Thursday
11. What is expected of me?
■ Read the following on Canvas:
– Student Requirements and Expectations
■ Check Canvas Modules weekly for important class updates
■ Know how many units you are enrolled in (for the ACL)
■ Know how many lab hours you must complete by the end of the
semester
■ Check lab hours weekly to ensure you are on track!
How do you check the above information? Visit the How-to Guide on Canvas or ask an
ACL staff member to use the printed out guide in the lab!
12. How can I be successful
in the Lab? (and at Fullerton College in general)
■ Have a goal (or goals) in mind—what would you like to learn this
semester? Anything you would like to improve on? What are some
skills you would like to build?
■ Be proactive in seeking help—that is what we are here for!
– Contact us via email, phone, or in person
■ Refer to the following items throughout the semester:
– Student Requirements and Expectations
– Working with a Tutor
– ACL How-to Guide
(all linked on Canvas)
Have you downloaded
Fullerton College Mobile?
The app is now LIVE!
14. ACTIVITY TIME!
■ Complete Orientation Quiz
■ Read, print, and sign Student Responsibilities Agreement (linked on
Canvas)
– Submit quiz AND agreement to Jassy when completed
■ Set up an appointment to meet with me if you’d like (not mandatory)
Complete above tasks and receive lab credit for the first week of
class!
NOTE: you must turn in the two forms during the first week to receive credit
