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While they were saying among themselves it cannot be done, it was done.”

—Helen Keller

Disability Support Services (DSS), CSU, Chico

Student Resources

DSS-Related Forms

Academic Support

Assistive Technology Center

The Assistive Technology Center (ATC) is on the first floor of Meriam Library.

Academic Advising
Phone: 898-5712

DSS advisors are not academic advisors. Advising and Orientation advisors (MLIB 190) assist in planning academic programs for students who have not declared a major. Once you declare a major, an advisor in your department is assigned to plan academic requirements. Current advising information is available on the CSU, Chico Web site. Students are encouraged to visit Career Planning and Placement (MLIB 150) for assistance in deciding upon a major or minor.

Student Learning Center
Phone: 898-6839

Student Learning Center offers tutoring, workshops on study strategies, and supplemental instruction.

Study Strategies
Phone: 898-6839

Coaching in study strategies such as improving effectiveness in notetaking, reading, exam taking, time management, and memory retention is available through the Student Learning Center (SLC) located in Meriam Library 458. Check the bulletin boards in the SLC and at the DSS office for dates, times, and locations of workshops.

Supplemental Instruction
Phone: 898-6839

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is offered to CSU, Chico students for some general education classes through the SLC, located in Meriam Library 458. The purpose is to teach effective ways to learn and to help master the content of the course. This is done through small discussion groups led by graduate students. DSS advisors have a schedule of SI courses.

Meriam Library

Learn the resources available at the library by taking a library tour. Small group orientations to the library are available during the first part of each semester. Times are posted in the lobby of the library, and there is no need to register. There is also a self-paced individual tour that is audio taped. The tape may be checked out at the main circulation desk. There are several sources for e-books available on line. These electronic libraries allow students to browse certain books and can be read by software such as Dolphin, Wineyes, or Kurzweil.

Writing Center
Phone: 898-5042

The Writing Center is located in Taylor 203. Tutors are available to work with students to improve their English writing skills and to assist students in the process of developing as an effective writer. The Writing Center provides tutoring and coaching for all aspects of the production for written work required for classes, including support for idea development, guidance for writing style, and assistance with proofing. Use of the writing center is free. The earlier you can drop in to sign up for times the more effective their support can be. Typically the WC will see a student for two sessions a week, however, additional sessions may be scheduled by special arrangement.

English as a Second Language Support Center
Phone 898-5452

The ESL Resource Center located in Siskiyou 121 provides tutoring for non-native English speakers, grammar assistance, reading tutoring, assistance with research papers and homework, and help preparing for language exams including the TOEFL.

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