2025-2026 Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 27, 2025  
2025-2026 Student Handbook

Learning Resource Center


 

The Whittington W. Clement Learning Resources Center (LRC) is centrally located on the campus.  The Learning Resources Center contains the Library, the Tutoring Center, the Testing Center, and Distance Learning Services.  It provides information and instructional support services for the college community.  It is open to students, faculty, and the community.  For more information, please call (434) 797-8555 or visit our website

Distance Learning Servcies is located in the Library on the upper level of the LRC, is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for faculty and students engaged in online learning at DCC.  Students are urged to take advantage of the resources and support available to enhance their online learning experience.   For assistance with anything related to Canvas or online learning, students are encouraged to contact Distance Learning Services at (434) 797-8555 or visit our website

The Mary M. Barksdale Library is located on the upper level of the LRC.  It houses a collection of more than 60,000 items in support of DCC instructional programs, including books, non-print media, periodicals, and more.  Students and faculty have online access to over 150 databases that include thousands of digital journals, electronic full-text articles, e-books, and reference sources. The library offers reference assistance and the staff is available to instruct individuals or groups in the use of resources. A student ID is required to check out materials in the Library. For more information, please call (434) 797-8555 or visit our website

The Math Lab is located on the lower level of the LRC (LRC 5), operates in conjunction with the Tutoring Center to provide walk-in tutoring services free to all DCC students. Experienced tutors offer assistance for a wide variety of math courses offered at DCC, including but not limited to algebra, calculus, and statistics. For more information about the Math Lab or to inquire about specific course tutoring, please call 434-797-6431 or email tutoring@danville.edu.  

The Testing Center is located on the upper level of the LRC. They proctor both make-up tests and distance learning exams. They can also facilitate testing for distance learning students at off-campus locations. The Testing Center can administer tests as paper & pencil, internet, or secure browser-based exams. Tests are proctored during regular LRC hours.  For additional information, contact the Testing Center at (434) 797-8404 or visit our website

The Tutoring Center is located on the upper level of the LRC.  The Tutoring Center is nationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association and provides free tutoring to currently enrolled DCC students to support their DCC coursework. Tutoring is provided by trained professional and peer tutors.  Both one-on-one peer tutoring and small group tutoring are available. Tutoring services are designed to support and enhance classroom learning.  All academic support services are available for free to currently-enrolled students. For more information on tutoring services, call (434) 797-6432 or visit our website