MACH III ACTIVITIES
Mach-III Special Services is a support program designed to assist students at Texas A&M University-Commerce . It is felt that most students have some problems adjusting to University Life -academic, personal, financial, or social. Mach-III tries to work with a student in solving whatever problems may arise . Our services are varied and all are free .
Human Development:
At Mach III, you can receive many special services offered by trained professional staff. Your personal problems are treated confidentially by our staff counselors. Group counseling is provided with emphasis on many areas of human development. Problem affecting your healthy growth, whether they be goal setting, decision-making, self-concepts, personal relationships or academics, are our concern. Help in locating campus employment and campus housing is provided. Referrals to appropriate university personnel for any assistance or information is promptly handled.
Financial Aid Advisement :
The Mach III office is designed to serve you in a multitude of way ..by offering information, guidance, and assistance in determining eligibility, need and potential sources of financial assistance. If you are interested in financial assistance, apply early, meet the deadlines, and let us help with the paperwork.
Peer Counseling:
Counseling program was developed by Mach III, which provides systematic academic adjustment guidance by carefully selected, trained supervised student counselors. Furthermore, educators and psychologist recognize that peer-delivered information and advice frequently receives readier acceptance by the typical freshman than does the counsel given by teachers and parents.
The goal of the student-to-student counseling program is to increase the probability of scholastic survival for beginning freshman, because freshmen need immediate information and reassurance during the initial period of adjustment to the college environment.
To help improve study habits and attitudes, the Mach III Peer-Counselors offer the following presentation on a weekly basis: managing time, improving memory, taking lecture notes, improving concentration, improving scholastic motivation, improving interpersonal relations, writing themes and reports, taking examinations, making oral reports and reading textbooks.
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Disability Services:
For the last 25 years, the Mach III Program has dedicated itself to the assistance of the students with disability. The program has attempted to cater to the individual needs of the person requesting services.
Service for the visually impaired students include the following:
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Service for other types of students are developed as these needs are established. All students are assisted in the registration process. Referrals are made and received from such agencies as the Texas Rehabilitation Commission, The State Commission for the Blind and others.
Tutoring:
The Mach III -Special Services Program provides tutoring at no cost to the individual. The tutorial program is tailored to meet the needs of the person being served
Tutoring may be secured on an individual basis, in group or mini-class sessions. The general studies courses are given prime consideration. However, as students' needs are indicated, an effort is made to secure a tutor or tutors in other courses.
The tutorial staff consists of Graduate Assistants who tutor in their area of expertise. Also, "successful" undergraduate students provide tutorial services.
If you are having difficulty in a course, come by the Mach III office , and secure a copy of a current tutoring schedule. In the event that the subject you are interested is not listed, please ask for further assistance. A tutor will be found or the necessary referral will be made.
Cultural Awareness:
The Mach III encourages students to broaden their horizons culturally as well as academically. The programs offers trips to museums in the East Texas Area: Sam Rayburn Library & Museum, Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth, and others.
Additionally, on campus participation in plays, recitals, and concerts is recommended. Tickets are provide to drama productions for interested students. Other programs are developed throughout the year depending upon student interest and need .Hopefully, by making students more aware of varied cultural experiences, they will develop an appreciation for a well-rounded life style.
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