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are also located in East River Hall, Cruise Hall, Rish Hall, SCI 102, SCI 103, SCI 106,

SCI 109, the Education Department, the Art Building, Easley Library, and the ACE Center.

Assistance for Students with Disabilities

Students with documented disabilities are eligible to receive services and

accommodations based on specific needs. To receive services at Bluefield College, students

must provide recent documentation that supports their disability.

Accommodations are made on an individual basis and are for the purpose of providing

equal access to educational opportunities as specified in the guidelines of the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 define a disability as a physical or mental impairment that

substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing,

speaking, breathing, learning and working.

This definition also includes a person with a record of disability or a person perceived

as having a disability. For more information contact the Academic Center for Excellence

(ACE).

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) exists to further Bluefield College’s

goal of providing a liberal arts education that will develop the whole person. This Center

encourages students to take responsibility for academic choices and achievements and to

understand that academic planning and development occur not only during undergraduate

years, but also throughout a lifetime. Tutoring services, disability services and the testing

center for CLEP and DSST are housed in the ACE.

Tutoring in all academic areas is coordinated through ACE, including face-to-face

and online writing tutoring. Tutoring appointments will be arranged for students in need

of tutoring in any discipline as tutors are available. ACE offers academic support to all

students who desire to improve their ability to succeed in their coursework by offering

assistance with study skills, time management, determining learning styles, test anxiety

and more. The Director of Student Success serves as director for the ACE and also works

with students on academic probation to help them achieve their academic goals. Students

placed on academic probation are required to meet with the Director of Student Success

while they are working to improve their scholastic performance.

Academic accommodations are also available for students with documented

disabilities. If any student desires assistance, he or she must contact the assistant director of

ACE at

. The assistant director will consult with the student regarding

any appropriate accommodations.

CLEP and DSST testing are available for students of the College and for the general

public. Tests are scheduled by individual appointment. To arrange taking a test, contact the

ACE at

ONLINE LEARNING POLICY

Bluefield College offers online education through Jenzabar e-Racer as a method for

increasing educational opportunities for students. The College encourages active learning

and contact between students and faculty through diverse methods of learning. We are

committed to providing a challenging, engaging, and invigorating learning environment and