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Mission

  • To help all students develop expertise in learning, writing, research, and technology, in a convenient, one-stop location.
  • To encourage special projects related to discipline-specific research and writing, along with other areas.
  • To support faculty in their use of WebCT and TLM

Learning

  • Adaptive software for students with special needs.
  • Peer tutoring for students experiencing difficulty in particular courses.
  • English for Academic Preparation (EAP): counseling and conversational practice.

Writing

  • Professional assistance in all types of student writing assignments and projects.
  • Regular workshops on common academic writing problems.

Research and Library Education

  • Assistance in developing facility in using a variety of databases, determining source validity, and using appropriate reference systems.
  • Tours, classes, and course-specific instruction.
  • Help available in person, by phone, by e-mail, or by Web.

Technology

  • Help with software/computing problems in areas such as Groupwise, Novel, proxy accounts, and so on.
  • Training in educational and presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint).

Computer Assistance
675-1151, ext. 3965

Library Help
675-1151, ext. 4803

Library Instruction
675-1151, ext. 3327

Special Needs
Assistive Technologist

675-1151, ext. 1054

Learning Strategist
675-1151, ext. 3419

Writing Assistance
675-1151, ext. 3426


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