Center for Engagement, Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Programs
The CETL provides instructional support for the retention and academic success of Cal Maritime students through community engagement and service learning, open computer access, disability resources, and free tutoring. In addition, the Center and its staff provide development workshops on pedagogy, assessment and technology as a resource for faculty contributing to student success.
Tutoring
The CETL offers accessible academic support through FREE group and limited individual tutoring. We provide assistance or scaffolding to assist the student on his path toward learning independence. Tutoring support is available for courses in the following broad subject areas: math, writing/English, science, engineering, and marine transportation.
Student Disability Resource Office (SDRO)
The Student Disability Resource Office is committed to supporting the academic success of Cal Maritime’s students with verified disabilities. We provide support services and information resources to individual students with disabilities and to the entire campus community. The Center provides a quiet study and testing room for students with documented disabilities as well as a limited software and hardware designed to assist learning. Expanding this role, the Center provides assistance and workshops for the campus community in support of the Chancellor’s Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI).
Students applying for disability services should follow these steps in completion of necessary SDRO application materials:
1. Read guidelines for disability documentation/verification. (Guidelines may differ according to disability.)
2. Submit Application for Services and disability verification (documents) to SDRO office.
3. Schedule Intake Appointment and bring class schedule.
4. SDRO determines appropriate accommodations.
5. Instructors are notified by SDRO.
6. Student consults with individual instructors regarding appropriate accommodations.
Student Success Materials
Materials are available in the CETL to help students develop the skills necessary to be successful. Pamphlets and handouts cover topics such as: making good choices, goal setting, time management, note-taking, etc. In addition, tutors can provide one-on-one discussion and assistance on these topics illustrating successful student habits.
Other Support Services
Learning Advice/Support: If students would like advice regarding learning techniques, anyone may make an appointment with the Director of the Center for Engagement, Teaching and Learning for private consultation
Quiet Study Environment: The CETL provides a quiet study environment with moveable tables to accommodate individual or group study and several computers available with CMA log-in information
Computing and Wireless Environment: The CETL provides a quiet study environment with 25 computers (requiring a CMA login) and a comfortable lounge area supporting individual or group study and several computers available.
Contact
For further information on any of the CETL services, please contact us:
Director, Center for Engagement, Teaching and Learning
Laboratory Building - 1st Floor - Rm. 114
CETL Telephone: 707/654-1283
CETL Fax: 707/654-1159
