Learning Center

You will find a variety of services at the Learning Center that will help you achieve your educational goals. Included are one-to-one and group tutoring for any TSJC course; Supplemental Instruction (SI) with student led review sessions; structured study sessions with individualized assistance; and assessment for accurate placement in TSJC classes.

The Learning Center offers PLATO, individualized computer tutorials in reading, math and English.The PLATO system can help you identify and address skill gaps, it is self-paced, and can be flexibly scheduled. PLATO is free to any student requesting to use it.

Supplemental Instruction (SI)

This academic support program uses peer assisted study sessions to help students understand course material. Participation is voluntary and open to all students in the specific course. Informal, out of class seminars/meetings are scheduled for students to compare notes, discuss readings, learn to organize, and/or predict test items.

The SI sessions are designed to help students build stronger study skills by using the content and materials from the course being facilitated. Each session is led by an SI leader who has attended the class in a previous semester. The SI leader is usually an "A" student who has been personally selected by the instructor of the course.

The Math Lab

The lab offers self-paced courses in all levels of mathematics from Fundamental Math to College Trigonometry. Students work individually using textbooks and state-of-the-art computer software as resources. Both full-and part-time professionals are available whenever a student has questions or needs assistance. The Math Lab also offers open study time with tutorial assistance for students taking any math class at TSJC.

The Writing Center

Full and part-time professionals and trained student tutors are available to review student's work and offer constructive suggestions and critiques with the goal of helping students develop their skills as writers. The Writing Center is equipped with computers for students to compose and revise assignments and do Internet Research.

The Language Lab

The Language Lab provides self-paced courses in all levels of developmental English and reading as well as individualized assistance and small group workshops. Students may compete a course early and begin working on the next course during the same semester. The Lab is open for all students experiencing difficulty with reading college textbooks, comprehension of difficult material, and writing skills from basic to college writing.

Locations

The Learning Center, Writing Center, and Math Lab are on the third floor and the Language Lab is on the second floor of the Library. All learning support is FREE to students.

Contact Information

Learning Center Coordinator - Lori Holdread
846-5664
lori.holdread@trinidadstate.edu