Support Services

Instructional Support Services

Instructional Support Services is composed of the Eastern Wyoming Academic Testing Center, the Library, the Student Success Center, the Instructional Technology Center, College and Career Readiness Center, and Computer Services.

Instructional Support Services provide diverse assistance to the college faculty, students, staff, and community. Learning is both a product and process. Within these areas are a consortium of specialists working toward the improvement of learning on campus.

Eastern Wyoming College Academic Testing Center

The Eastern Wyoming College Academic Testing Center is located in the Tebbet Building room T133 on the Torrington Campus. Some online proctoring is available; however, must exams are by appointment only. Typical hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

• ACCUPLACER Placement Tests
• HiSET - High School Equivalency Certification Exams
• WorkKeys - Qualification exam for either the Hathaway Scholarship or National Career Readiness Certificate
• TEAS - Nursing Program admittance requirement
• CLEP - College Level Examination Program
• ADA Testing Accommodations
• EWC make-up exams
• Course exams for other colleges or universities
• PathwayU (Guidance through an education to vocation pathway)

If you need assistance or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact:

Torrington Campus                                              Douglas Campus

Library

Located in the Tebbet Classroom Building, the Library is an attractive, central facility for research and study. The Library plays a vital role in the educational mission of Eastern Wyoming College. Resources are selected to support the instructional and recreational needs of the College and community. The Library also has access to online databases, on and off campus, all of which make the EWC Library part of the world-wide library community. It is open during the day, 4 evenings a week and on Sundays. When classes are not in session, library hours will be posted. Library personnel are available to assist patrons with their informational needs and to offer bibliographic instruction. For materials not available at the EWC Library, access is provided through interlibrary loan. For the convenience of library patrons, a coin operated photocopier is available as well as a microform reader/printer and a scanner. The Library operates under the Library Bill of Rights which guarantees the unbiased provision of materials and protects patron privacy.

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center, which is located in the Tebbet Building room 140T in the Torrington Campus, is open 8:00am - 8:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Student Success Center Mission

The Eastern Wyoming College Student Success Center provides a student-centered learning environment that offers academic support services to EWC students. Our goal is to cultivate an environment conducive to academic achievement and success. We work to empower all of our students to thrive while fostering personal development.

Tutoring Services

Our peer-to-peer services are available in several subjects. They can also help you set goals, create schedules, and assist with study skills. No appointment required.

Other Services

• Free access 24/7 to the online tutoring NetTutor. NetTutor can be reached thru MyEWC > then Canvas
• Workspace for online tutoring or zoom testing
• Space available for student study groups
• Private study spaces
• Computer lab
• Free printing

Food Pantry

The Student Success Center houses the Student Food Pantry.

Becoming a Tutor

Tutors must have received a grade of B or better in the course(s) they will tutor and should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Tutors are generally hired based on their academic records and recommendations from faculty.

Students may tutor either for pay or for credit. Students tutoring for pay must determine their eligibility for payment through the Financial Aid office.

If you need assistance or would like to schedule an appointment with a tutor please call 307.532.8288.

Instructional Technology

The purpose of this department is to support faculty as they develop distance learning courses and expand distance learning offerings. This department works closely with the Distance Learning committee and faculty members. With training in instructional design (curriculum planning) and delivery, primary support is for the technology of distance learning. Services include: consultation for course planning and delivery, support for distance delivery via online systems, consultation and support for adding web or video components to traditional courses, training in distance delivery strategies and technologies, and training to use campus classroom technology. The department also provides faculty access to graphic, audio, and video production and editing.

College and Career Readiness Center

The Center has locations throughout the EWC service area and all classes are free to the public. Programs of study include testing, cognitive learning, PowerPath screenings, career explorations, and employability/work readiness skills. Upon completion of this course, participants begin a program of study utilizing individual career pathways and curriculums aligned to the College and Career Readiness standards. Throughout the program, participants employ participatory learning strategies, participate in flipped classrooms, prepare for postsecondary education and/or workforce, learn the social capital skills necessary to become gainfully employed, and are offered the opportunity to participate in job shadowing, internships, and/or apprenticeships whenever possible.

Curriculums utilize evidence-based research methodologies and individualized study plans for people from the age of 16 and beyond. Distance learning opportunities are also available through State approved platforms.

The Center offers Professional Development courses for local employers, Transitions to College, Concurrent enrollments in postsecondary education, instruction in career pathways tracks, workforce literacy, English Language Acquisition, and high school equivalency preparation.

For more information, visit ewc.wy.edu/academics/academic-services/college-and-career-readiness-center/.

Computer Services

The Computer Services Department provides a wide range of services to the students and staff of Eastern Wyoming College. All classrooms are equipped with multimedia systems for enhanced learning opportunities. Classroom labs are provided with current hardware and software to support academic instruction in accounting, business studies, word processing and curriculum-specific training. Student labs are available in the residence halls and classroom buildings, with extended hours of operation evenings and weekends in the Student Center and Library.

High speed internet access is provided to users on the Torrington and Douglas campuses in both wired and wireless formats. Residence halls provide both wired and wireless internet access in the student rooms.

Eastern Wyoming College provides similar, but more limited, computer access and internet services to students enrolled at the Guernsey, Glenrock, Hulett, Lusk, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Sundance, Wheatland and Upton outreach sites, in partnership with host agencies.

The guidelines for ethical and proper use of computer resources by students are outlined in the Student Handbook. Improper use of these resources may result in suspension of access privileges, student probation, suspension or dismissal.

Gear Up

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federally-funded, statewide grant in Wyoming that provides services to 2,000 seventh through twelfth grade, income-eligible students each year.

The GEAR UP goal of increasing the number of eligible students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education is accomplished by:

• Providing academic support, college preparation, and family services through our GEAR UP offices located in each of the seven community colleges in Wyoming.
• Providing educator training and school improvement initiatives through a partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education.

For more information, please visit ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/ewc-gear-up/.

GEAR UP Wyoming is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Counseling Services

The EWC Counseling Office is committed to promoting student’s academic, social, and personal success. Our primary objective is to provide comprehensive support, enabling students to overcome challenges and thrive throughout their college journey.

Our Comprehensive On-Campus Approach is free of charge and confidential. It includes crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, preventative services, outreach and education, referral services, crisis response, accessibility and inclusivity, and stigma reduction. Visit ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/lancerscare/ for more information.

Accommodations

EWC is committed to providing information, accommodation services, and agency referral to students with any type of documented physical, cognitive, or psychological disability. (Board Policy 5.14)

Goal:

To promote the independence and self-sufficiency of students with disabilities, and encourage the provision of equal opportunities and access in education for students with disabilities at Eastern Wyoming College as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Visit ewc.wy.edu/student-resources/campus-life/accommodations/ for available services and contact information.

Bookstore Information

The EWC bookstore has supplies for students’ daily needs, whether books, computers, pens, calculators, health and beauty supplies, dorm supplies, or even if they need a snack or beverage between classes. The store has a great selection of EWC apparel and gift items.

Students will need to bring in their schedule to shop for their books in the store (Students using their financial aid to purchase books will need to use their EWC student ID). All books will be in alphabetical order by class and section. We encourage the students to go online and order their books and school supplies at bkstr.com/easternwyomingstore/home. Simply click on the textbook icon and select term, course, and section and the website will display the books and supplies they will need for the class. This page offers ISBN information as well as prices and purchase or rental options. The student may have their books and school supplies shipped to their home or have them shipped to the store for free pick up. Shopping online is a stress-free way for the student to get the right books and all their school supplies without having to stand in line during the busy first week of classes. If we are out of the book that the student needs for their class at the store, no problem, our Ordering Management System will search every Follett store in the country to find their book. Book returns are allowed for 30 days after purchase with store receipt. Store hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. during semester rush. Summer hours:  Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The rest of the year, store hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m.. - 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. See our current hours at bkstr.com/easternwyomingstore/home and click “View Store Hours.”

Outreach Program

The college works cooperatively with all public schools in the six-county service area in Eastern Wyoming to provide a wide variety of classes, programs, activities, and services. Many of the high schools offer concurrent enrollment classes. Concurrent enrollment is an option whereby high school students may earn college credit while taking classes in their high schools from instructors who have been approved by EWC. Students may also take dual enrollment classes whereby they enroll in distance learning classes that are taught by EWC faculty. To be dually enrolled, the high school must approve the credit for the high school curriculum. In addition, the college has outreach coordinators in most communities in the six-county service area. These coordinators plan and coordinate credit and non-credit classes in their communities. The college has a branch campus in Douglas which offers day and evening courses emphasizing general education, business, health technology, nursing, education, social sciences and computer applications, and workforce development classes. For more information check out our web site at ewc.wy.edu/about-ewc/outreach/.

Eastern Wyoming College offers quality education to every part of our service area and through online education, everyone can have an opportunity to take college credits classes and earn a degree. We offer courses in many core areas, including general education, health technology, business, computer applications, nursing, criminal justice, education, social sciences and human development.

The Associate of Arts Degree, the Associate of Science Degree, the Associate of Applied Science Degree, or certificates may be earned entirely in the EWC outreach service are providing the student earns a minimum of 15 credit hours from Eastern Wyoming College and completes the curriculum requirements of a selected major.

For questions about outreach please contact:

Vice President of Douglas Campus at 307.624.7000.

Community Education/Workforce Development-Continuing Education

Community Education’s mission is to provide life-long learning opportunities for residents of eastern Wyoming that include a wide variety of fun, educational, and general interest non-credit learning opportunities such as bus trips, personal enrichment classes, music classes, cooking classes, art and craft classes, fitness/wellness classes, computer classes, youth classes, and Ed2go classes (on-line, independent learning). Our classes are designed to expand your horizons and to keep you inspired. They vary in length from one session for a few hours to multiple class sessions over several weeks. It is Community Education’s goal to offer new and exciting classes each year, while maintaining community favorites. For information on Community Education schedule of offerings call 307.532.8213 or 307.532.8323 or visit https://ewc.wy.edu/community-education/.

Workforce Development-Continuing Education at EWC has a comprehensive workforce training and continuing education program. Our training includes, but is not limited to business development, health care, certifications and industry training, safety, computer technology and welding. Continuing education has been provided to real estate agents, insurance agents, education personnel, medical personnel, law enforcement, businesses, and others.

Workforce Development works with community groups, agencies, and businesses to enhance economic development efforts in our service area. Classes which cater to the business community can be offered in a short term, flexible format, with delivery as quickly as possible. Classes are customized to fit the needs of employers and employees. Serving the needs of our workforce is vitally important to us. These classes may be scheduled anywhere in our service area and can be offered as credit or non-credit depending on individual interest and need.

Workforce Development offers a non-credit Commercial Driver License Entry Level Driver Training Program for individuals interested in entering the field of transportation. The 40-50 hour program is offered on a regular basis with daytime, evening, and weekend options. The goal of the program is to provide the specialized training followed by either 3rd Party Testing or Wyoming DOT Testing to meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations that went into effect February 2022 requiring entry-level drivers to complete training via a FMCSA registered program. The program offers training for entry-level as well as Class B to Class A upgrade, Hazmat Endorsement, and Passenger Endorsement.  For more information call 307.532.8323 or 307.532.8213 or 307.532.8365 or visit ewc.wy.edu/community-education/.

EWC Workforce Development works with Goshen County residents who are parents and meet certain income and other eligibility guidelines, to access grant funds. This federally funded grant, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is made available by Wyoming Department of Family Services. For more information contact the Workforce Development Director, Donna White at 307.532.8323 or 307.532.8213.