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Are you interested in being a peer tutor for the DSLCC Learning Commons? Read on to find out how! Qualifications: Be a current or former DSLCC student, a student at another college, or a qualified member of the community. Have an A or high B in the subject for which you’d like to tutor and/or professional experience that qualifies you to tutor the subject. Have an overall 3.0 GPA on all current and previous college work. Maintain a 3.0 overall GPA during the time you’re employed as a tutor (current college students only). FAQs: What hours would I have to work? Tutors generally set their own hours; however, applicants should have at least 10 hours per week available to devote to tutoring. How much are tutors paid? The hourly wage starts at $10.00 per hour for tutors who have not yet earned at least an associate degree. Will I receive any training? Yes. All new tutors are required to go through paid training of 1-2 days. Can I tutor a class I’m currently taking? No. Tutors must have ...

This week (September 26-October 2) is Banned Books Week. This annual event was started in 1982 and celebrates the "freedom to read." We've put together a list of classics that have been banned and challenged all over the country for a variety of reasons, and all of these books can be found here at the DSLCC Library . In addition, a list of 2020's most challenged books, as well as more information about Banned Books Week, can be found here . Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison: First published in 1952 and immediately hailed as a masterpiece, Invisible Man is one of those rare novels that have changed the shape of American literature. For not only does Ralph Ellison's nightmare journey across the racial divide tell unparalleled truths about the nature of bigotry and its effects on the minds of both victims and perpetrators, it gives us an entirely new model of what a novel can be. As he journeys from the Deep South to the streets and basements of Harlem, from a horrify...

The Fall 2021 semester is well underway, and we hope that you're taking advantage of the multitude of resources DSLCC provides! One of these wonderful resources is the Writing Center, located in the Library in Scott Hall. Read on for more information: Why you should use the Writing Center: They are available to assist you at all steps  of the writing process! Develop and explore ideas Develop and support your thesis statements Gain writing strategies and brainstorm Acquire help with research Acquire help understanding assignment requirements Improve format, conventions, tone, and organization Create resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and scholarship essays Aquire help with proper citation and documentation (MLA, APA, and Chicago Style) Gain strategies for improving grammar How to set up an appointment: Send an email to Sara Burkholder at sburkholder@dslcc.edu to request an appointment. Please be sure to include your name, question(s), and a requested appointment time in y...

The DSLCC Testing Center is currently proctoring the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) remotely via Proctorio. Students applying to the DSLCC Nursing Program must first take and pass the TEAS. Read on for more information! The ATI TEAS test comprises 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform successfully in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. This semester's upcoming test sessions are as follows: September 20, 4pm September 27, 10am October 6, 4pm October 11, 4pm October 20, 10am October 25, 10am You may register by visiting https://atitesting.com/teas/register/ . Choose the TEAS Online option. Once you click the Register Now button, choose "Institution Remote Proctor - Nursing" from the drop-down menu. Next, choose VA from the state drop-down menu and then choose Dabney S. Lancaster CC. You will then be able to selec...

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Read on to learn more about how to check out books from the DSLCC Library, as well as take advantage of the multitude of services we provide. Current DSLCC Students, Faculty, and Staff: If you are a current DSLCC student, faculty, or staff member, all you need in order to check out a book from us is a valid ID. It's as simple as that! You also have access to our databases , as well as Feature Films for Education , Films on Demand , and thousands of audio books on Overdrive . Simply log in using your myDabney username and password. Did you know? The Library makes student, faculty, and staff IDs. Just let us know if you're needing one, and we'll be happy to assist! Community Patrons: If you are not a current student or staff member, you can also use our resources! DSLCC Library cards are free, and it's easy to sign up. Just ask us for a community library card at the circulation desk. Once you sign up, you'll have access to ou...