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_Nademic guidance Today's "Academic Skills Center" From 504 Services was yesterday's "504 Services" Due to to the Academic some confusion concerning the meaning of "504 Services", the title was changed Skills Center to facilitate a clearer image of what the Academic Skills Center strives to do. In 1973, the "Rehabilitation Act" was passed. Section 504 (hence the name "504 Services") of the act stated that a student with disabilities is required to inform the college of his or her disabling condition. Informing the school is considered to be essential in determln- ing the school's ability to make the adjustments necessary for these stu- dents to be able to pursue their studies. When a student entering W.M.C. has a disability which requires special academic situations, he or she is assigned an admissions counselor. This counselor helps the prospective student make the right decisions concerning his or her courses of study. The counselor will also refer the student to the Aca- demic Skills Center Coordinator. The AS.C. Coordinator receives and reviews the student's SAT. scores, results of interviews, high-school grades, and the results of special psychological tests. All of these factors are carefully considered by the coordinator, to determine if the prospective student could succeed at W.M.C. "This is a good idea," mentioned student Julie Kissle, when asked about the AS.C. "The Academic Skills Center really seems to be giving disabled students a great chance to do their best in college," she said. W.M.C. is committed to making all of its programs accessible to all students, Tom Gibbon, Director and hopes that through the help of the oltheA.S.C .• gives Jon Nelson A.S.C., the College will be able to give a freshman with his academic a hand flexible and understanding academic planning. atmosphere for disabled students to work within. -Cheryl Smith 50 Academic Skills Center