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.
Academic Testing Centers
There are Academic Testing Centers on both EWC Campuses offering proctored testing for:
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EWC exams
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Course exams for other colleges or universities
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ACCUPLACER Placement Tests
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HiSET - High School Equivalency Certification Exams
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WorkKeys - Qualification exam for either the Hathaway Scholarship or National Career Readiness Certificate
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TEAS - Nursing Program admittance requirement
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CLEP - College Level Examination Program
Please visit the EWC Testing Services web page for more information about these services.
Douglas Campus
The Testing Center on the Douglas Campus is located in the main building, Room 139. This center is set up for direct proctor observation with computer stations for online testing and tables for paper exams. Online proctoring is also available. Twenty-four hours notice is required for all testing appointments and only offered between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Torrington Campus
The Testing Center on the Torrington Campus is located in Tebbet Building room T133. This center has a multi-station computer lab that includes cameras for observation and direct computer supervision and has work tables for paper exams. A private room is also available for users needing accommodations such as a distraction-reduced testing environment, a reader, a scribe, and/or increased time. Twenty-four hours notice is required for all testing appointments and only offered between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and some online proctoring is available.
This center also offers PathwayU, a free online predictive guidance platform connecting students to an education-to-vocation pathway.
Library
Located on the Torrington Campus 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 EWC. Resources are selected to support the instructional and recreational needs of the college and community. The Library also provides access to online databases, on and off campus, all of which make the library part of the world-wide library community. These databases can be accessed through the EWC Library website.
The Library is open during the day, four 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 library, access is provided through interlibrary loan. For the convenience of library patrons, free wireless printing is available. 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 T140 on the Torrington Campus, is open 8:00am - 8:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Student Success Center Mission
The 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
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NetTutor: Free, 24/7, online tutoring that can be accessed through Canvas.
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Workspace for online tutoring or Zoom testing
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Space available for student study groups
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Private study spaces
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Computer lab
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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.
Tutors must complete the Tutor Essential online course that equips them with the tools and tactics necessary to become great tutors. Tutor Essential aligns with the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) Certification Training and counts towards 4 hours of Level 1 Certification training.
Students may tutor either for pay or for credit. Students tutoring for pay must determine their eligibility for payment through the Financial Aid office.
Eastern Wyoming College 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). Our goal is 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 EWC 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 the EWC Accommodations web page for available services and contact information.
The EWC Bookstore is a one-stop destination for textbooks, supplies, EWC apparel, snacks, beverages, and gift items. The bookstore is conveniently located in the main building on the Torrington campus next to Student Services and Financial Aid.
Classroom instructors have carefully selected textbooks and materials ensuring each student may benefit from a quality education at EWC. Bookstore staff will assist students in navigating online and in-person delivery of textbooks and materials. 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 students to go online and order books and school supplies at the EWC Follett Bookstore website. Students may simply click on the textbook icon and shop using their Student ID or select their materials by course. Students may choose purchase or rental options, and they may have their books and school supplies shipped to their home or to the store for free pick-up. The college will be providing online access to materials at reduced costs for students who prefer electronic versions.
Shopping online is a stress-free way for the student to get their books and all school supplies without having to stand in line during the busy first week of classes. In the event the book is not in stock, bookstore staff will access every Follett store in the country to quickly provide the course materials to students. Book returns are allowed for 30 days after purchase with store receipt. Store hours are Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm during semester rush. The rest of the year, store hours are Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm and Friday 8 am - 1 pm Summer hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm and Friday 8 am to 12 pm.
The Counseling Office is committed to promoting student’s academic, social, and personal success. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive support, enabling students to overcome challenges and thrive throughout their college journey.
Counselors provide a comprehensive, on-campus approach that is both 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 the LancersCARE web page for more information.
The College and Career Readiness 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. Participants benefit from a program of study that utilizes 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.
The mission of Community Education 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, and youth classes. Community Education also offers ED2GO classes for online, independent learning. The classes are designed to expand learners’ horizons and to keep them inspired. The classes vary in length from one session for a few hours to multiple class sessions over several weeks. It is the goal of Community Education to offer new and exciting classes each year, while maintaining community favorites. Visit the Community Education web page for a schedule of offerings or call 307-532-8213.
Community Education 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 Community Education Director, 307-532-8213 or commed@ewc.wy.edu.
The college works cooperatively with its K-12 partners in the six-county service area of eastern Wyoming to provide a wide variety of classes, programs, activities, and services. Many of the high schools offer concurrent enrollment classes, an option whereby high school students may earn college credit while taking classes in their high schools from high school instructors who have been approved by EWC. Students may also take dual enrollment classes whereby they enroll in online or face to face classes that are taught by EWC faculty. For dual enrollment, the high school must approve the college credits as part of the high school curriculum.
In addition, the college has outreach coordinators who serve the communities in the EWC service area by planning and coordinating credit and non-credit classes.
The college has a branch campus in Douglas which offers day and evening course offerings in general education, health technology, nursing, mathematics, gunsmithing, social sciences, and workforce development.
Eastern Wyoming College offers quality education to every part of the service area through online education, providing students the opportunity to take college credit classes and earn a degree. Courses are offered in many core areas, including general education, health technology, business, education, social sciences and human development. Visit the Outreach web page to learn more.
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 area, providing the student completes a minimum of 25% of the credit hour requirements for the selected program through EWC.
For questions about outreach please contact the Vice President of Douglas Campus at 307-624-7000.
Eastern Wyoming College has a comprehensive workforce training and continuing education program. Training includes, but is not limited to business development, health care, certifications and industry training, safety, computer technology, and welding. Continuing education is provided for construction trades licensure, real estate agents, insurance agents, education personnel, medical personnel, law enforcement, businesses, and others. The department works with community groups, agencies, and businesses to enhance economic development efforts in the EWC service area.
Commercial Driver License
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 total training for CDL endorsements. The college is an approved third-party testing agency, so the entire process can be completed through this CDL program. All training and testing meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s regulations requiring entry-level drivers to complete training via a FMCSA registered program. The program offers training for entry-level drivers, Class B to Class A upgrade, Hazmat Endorsement, Passenger and School Bus Endorsement, and Restricted Class A for Hotshot drivers. There is also a CDL training option for high school seniors in their second semester. For more information, call the Director of the CDL program at 307-532-8365.
Customized Training
Workforce Development also offers customized training classes which cater to the business community and 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. Topics include: management training, lean and continuous improvement, accounting, inventory management, and many more. Serving the needs of the workforce is vitally important to EWC. These classes may be scheduled anywhere in the EWC service area and can be offered as credit or non-credit depending on individual interest and need. Call the Dean of Workforce and Career Technical Education at (307)534-2925 for more information.
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 as well as first-year college freshmen 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:
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Providing academic support, college preparation, and family services through GEAR UP offices located in each of the seven community colleges in Wyoming.
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Providing educator training and school improvement initiatives through a partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education.
For more information, please visit the EWC GEAR UP website.
GEAR UP Wyoming is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education totaling $4,019,424 annually with an additional $4,019,424 provided by in-kind and scholarship contributions.
Instructional Technology
The purpose of this department is to support faculty as they develop distance learning courses and expand distance learning offerings. With training in instructional design 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.
The Information Technology Department provides a wide range of services to the students and staff of EWC. 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 on evenings and weekends in the Student Success Center and Library.
High speed internet access is provided to users on the Torrington campus (up to 10 Gbps!!), and the Douglas campus (up to 1 Gbps) in both wired and wireless formats. Residence halls on the Torrington campus provide both wired and wireless internet access in student rooms.
Similar, but more limited, computer access and internet services are available to students enrolled at the Guernsey, Glenrock, Hulett, Lusk, Moorcroft, Newcastle, Sundance, Wheatland and Upton outreach sites, in partnership with host agencies.
All EWC students are eligible for a free license of Office 365. Contact itservicedesk@ewc.wy.edu to get your copy.
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 (Board Policy 7.3).
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