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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