The Fourth
The Fourth at Del Mar College, located on the fourth floor of the White Library, features active learning and planning spaces, instructional programming and student resources such as the Stone Writing Center and the Student Complex. These components have been designed to meet learners’ needs and their diverse ways of learning. 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 Tech Talk sessions, SWC Experiences, Workshop Week, Workshops on West, HESI Prep Sessions, Roxy Writer Blog, Online Tips Sheets and Canvas Help.
Stone Writing Center
Students are encouraged to visit the Stone Writing Center (SWC) on the fourth floor of the White Library. The SWC has two main components:
- 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 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/offices/swc).
Student Complex
- The Student Hub
In addition to face-to-face and small group writing instruction, The Fourth also offers the Student Hub; designed for student use, this non-traditional learning space features adaptable workstations and numerous technologies that enable and encourage collaboration. Because the workstations are easily reconfigured, students can work individually as well as in groups.
- Re-Charge Zone
Students can also relax and have a complimentary cup of coffee in the Re-Charge Zone, a designated space where students can meet, take a break and charge their mobile devices between classes and tutorials.
- Interview Resource Center
The Interview Resource Center provides students a place to practice, develop and implement effective interview skills. The room is spacious enough to allow for individuals or small groups to collaborate on interview techniques. Students can also reserve the IRC to conduct mock interviews and use state-of-the-art video conferencing equipment to present themselves as professional candidates during online interviews.
- Career Readiness Institute
The Career Readiness Institute (CRI) exists to help students with Career Readiness, planning, development, internships, résumés, cover letters, presentation practice skills, and effective interview skills.
Students will have the ability to use web-based career planning and mapping software with the assistance of Career Mentors assigned to these areas.