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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>From Student Success Services<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Student Success Services FAQ Series #2: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Academic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Learning</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> update<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Q: What changes have taken place at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Academic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Learning</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> this
semester? <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A: The mission of the Academic Learning Center (ALC) is to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Assist students who are having
difficulty with academic classes,<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Promote independent learning,<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Proactively endow students with
the skills that promote academic success and prevent academic difficulty.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>After an extensive assessment of our services, including a
survey of several other colleges and universities, we have made some changes
this term to include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A recommitment to utilizing
methods which will develop independent learners <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>We have boosted staffing of
core areas of math and English; all tutors now hold at least a bachelor’s
degree in their field and participate in tutor training and continuing
education;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Expanded services to area
campuses <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Supplemental instruction in introductory/general
chemistry, and anatomy & physiology<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Equipment upgrades in the
ALC-Computer Lab<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>A new component this term is the Academic Success Lab. This lab
will work with students on an individual basis to develop academic success
strategies that will serve the student in coursework across the curriculum. Services
available include:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>An individual assessment of
their academic concerns, their learning style and study skills.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>An individualized success plan
is developed with each student based on their needs.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Workshops are offered on
relevant topics (study skills, note taking, test taking strategies) <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Referrals to other workshops,
programs and labs<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For any questions about the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Academic</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Learning</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, contact <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">Gene Ritter</st1:PersonName>, Director, at 6615.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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