The Fourth
The Fourth at Del Mar College is temporarily located in the Coles Building on the East Campus, CB 116 and CB 118 due to the closure of the White Library for renovation. Additional services are located in the Academic Learning Center in the Emerging Technologies Building, ET A123, on the West Campus. For more information about the Fourth's services, call (361) 698-1364.
Instructional Programs
The Fourth offers instructional programming, focusing on a variety of skills. Featured resources include SWC Experiences, Workshop Week, Workshops on West, TEAS, TSI, and HESI Prep Sessions, Roxy Writer Blog, and Online Tips Sheets.
Stone Writing Center
Students are encouraged to visit the Stone Writing Center (SWC), temporarily located in CB 116 and CB 118 in the Coles Building. The SWC offers the following services:
- On-Campus Tutoring Program
If students want to improve their writing skills, they should check out the on-campus professional writing consultation services and interactive workshops offered by the Stone Writing Center. Writing consultants can help students at any stage of the writing process. Students can also take advantage of the SWC’s resources, including their popular writing blog and an extensive handout collection, by visiting the Stone Writing Center section of the Del Mar College website (http://delmar.edu/offices/swc).
Services and resources are available to all students in all disciplines and to members of the community.
- Online Tutoring Program
If students prefer to receive help online, they should consider submitting their work to the Stone Writing Center Online (SWC Online) housed in Canvas. Writing consultants will read students’ work online and will send them individual comments to help them become stronger writers. Students can register for this service by visiting the Stone Writing Center section of the Del Mar College website (http://delmar.edu/swc).
- Ask a Writing Tutor Program
This program allows students to speak with an SWC writing consultant by phone to ask quick questions about writing and submitting to SWC Online. For information regarding the hours of this program, call (361) 698-1364 or visit the Stone Writing Center section of the Del Mar College website (http://delmar.edu/swc).
Academic Learning Center
The Academic Learning Center (ALC), located in ET A123 of the Emerging Technologies Building, is staffed by faculty and staff from the Math Learning Center and the Stone Writing Center. The ALC is available for students who need a study space, computer, or printer. Writing consultants and math tutors are available to assist students on a walk-in basis with writing assignments or and math-related courses. For more information about ALC services and hours, call (361) 698-1860.
Services and resources are available to all students in all disciplines.