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New Numbers, Same Classes! Some of our most important general education classes have new course numbers and names effective this Fall. Don't miss your GE requirements and read your Mountie email for more information!

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Speech & Sign Success Center

Location: Bldg. 26B-1551   Phone: (909) 274-6297

The Speech & Sign Success Tutoring Center, or SSSC, is designed to help students succeed in classes from two departments: The Communication Department and the Sign Language and Interpreting Department. We have moved back to our renovated space in 26B - 1551. 

Enroll Below! It only takes 1 minute to register!

Fall 2025 Hours:

  • Mondays 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tuesdays 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesdays 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursdays 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Online Zoom appointments start at 9:30am

We offer appointments both in-person and via Zoom. But, you must register in order to use tutoring and all other services in our Center.

Register in 3 easy steps! 

1. Write down the 5-digit CRN (or Course Registration Number) that you will need to register. The course is free, non-credit, and does not appear on your transcript!  

*** Fall Term 2025 ***

Communication CRN: 24614

Sign Language and Interpreting CRN: 24615

2. Important: Log into your Registration page on the Mt. SAC Student Portal by clicking the Portal Registration button below. Then: Be Sure To Choose The Correct Term! Finally, Enter the 5-digit CRN from above and submit.  Note: If you are asked for an Add Code, you have not chosen the correct term. 

         
Portal Registration
 
3. After registering, you will see a non-credit course show up on your schedule! You will also see a Canvas course populate in your Canvas Dashboard. From there, click on the Tutoring Canvas course, browse the videos & links offered 24/7, and get information about the Center.
 
Again, this course is free, is non-credit, does not appear on your academic transcript, and does not affect your GPA. It simply gives you access to tutoring and support specific to your coursework! 

Meet with a Tutor 

We have tutors available in the Center to help you with your Communication classes and your Sign Language and Interpreting classes. How can you meet with a tutor? The most common classes we tutor for are COMM C1000, COMM 2, and SIGN 101-105, but if you need help in another class,  please inquire. Below is some of what we can help you with for your classes.

  • Communication Classes: Topic Selection, Research, Main Point Development, Outlining, Source Citation, Delivery, Visual Aids, Works Cited, Making Note Cards, and More! We also have over a dozen DLA Workshops, or Directed Learning Activities (handout-based workshops where you work to complete a communication/public speaking related activity with a tutor getting real-time feedback). See the short video below explaining DLA Workshops. 
  • Sign Language and Interpreting Classes: DLA feedback, Conversations in ASL with a Tutor, Vocabulary Review, Test Preparation, Videos and Tutor Feedback on Submitted Videos, and More!

How to Schedule an Appointment

  • Online: Use the Navigate where you can see the schedule and make your own appointment on your smart phone (via the app) or via Navigate on your student portal .
  • In-person/Phone: Simply schedule an appointment directly with a worker at our front desk. Call (909) 274-6297 and speak directly with one of our staff members during our scheduled hours. Please note, we cannot take appointments via voicemail messages left by students. 

Walk-Ins Welcome (but Appointments encouraged)

  • You can walk into the Center and see if a tutor can help if there is no wait (we recommend an appointment since the Center can get busy)

Resources:

  • Video Rooms: The Speech and Sign Success Center has multiple video rooms for practice, recording, and tutoring.
  • Free Note Cards: We have 3x5 inch and 4x6 inch note cards free of charge!
  • Computers and Printing: The SSSC has touch screen PC computers with recording capability and Microsoft Word. We also allow students to print up to five pages a day for free as long as it is related to their Communication assignments or Sign Language and Interpreting assignments. 
  • Study Areas: We have limited table space that will allow you to work on assignments, plug in your charging device, or work with a peer to do homework. 

Communication DLA Workshops Explained:

Available Communication DLA Workshops:

Reducing Anxiety, Brainstorming Informative Topic Ideas, Organizing Main Points, Gaining the Audience's Attention. Preview Statements and Transitions. Verbal Source Citations, Library Database Search Strategies, Works Cited Page, Improving Delivery, Relevance & Significance Statements, Making Note Cards, Visual Aids.

More about the Communication and Sign Language Programs! 

 

Communication Department Video

Sign Language Department & Interpreting Program Video

 

Faculty Coordinator Contact Info:

Alix Lopez, Coordinator for Communication Department alopez896@mtsac.edu 

Ann Walker, Coordinator for Sign Language and Interpreting Department ann.walker@mtsac.edu 

Office phone: (909) 274-6297 (Please note, Coordinators are not full-time in the Center and may not be able to be reached at this number every hour we are open)

Building 26B - Room 1551