Math Center
The Math Center is a non-credit, Community Education class which provides assistance in mathematics as a completely free service. Current Allan Hancock College students as well as other individuals who are 18 years or older may fill out a simple registration form and attend as frequently as they want. Registration forms may be found in the Math Center or at Community Education in Building S.
The goal of the Math Center (sometimes called the Math Lab) is to assist students in the successful completion of any Allan Hancock College mathematics class by providing additional instructional resources. The Math Center offers many resources, including one-on-one, drop-in tutoring by our staff of instructors and student tutors. Please see the full list of resources below:
- Free, drop-in tutoring
- A place to study individually or in small groups
- In-house loan of current textbooks and solutions manuals
- A library of supplemental books, DVDs, and video tapes for check-out
- Computers for mathematical purposes
- Calculators
- Handouts on math topics, including content from various math courses as well as information on overcoming math anxiety and preparing for and taking math tests
- Two private study rooms
- Make-up testing
- Workshops
Joining the math center group
Current students may access more detailed information by entering their myHancock portal and joining the Math Center Group. Details may include information such as the current schedule of instructors and student tutors who work in the Math Center, a schedule of instructors and tutors who specialize in statistics, upcoming workshops on selected topics, etc. To join the Math Center Group:
- Enter myHancock
- Look at the center of the Home page in the box titled "My Groups." Click on "View All Groups" at the bottom of the box.
- Click on "Groups Index"
- Click on "Departments"
- Join the Math Center Group
LOCATION
Building M, Room 101
Telephone: 922-6966 x3463
HOURS
Fall and spring semesters:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Summer:
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
STAFF
Mary Alice Majoue
Instructional Assistant
mmajoue@hancockcollege.edu
Debbie Strance
Instructor & Coordinator
dstrance@hancockcollege.edu
SPOTLIGHT

Christine Rincon
Nursing Student
"At Allan Hancock College, I have a clear path for where I want to go in terms of a career. The classes are really challenging and rewarding. The instructors are really open and willing to share their knowledge with you. They have so much experience to share with us, things that would take years to see in the field."
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