welcome to Academic success center

The Academic Success Center is a vital part of the Learning Assistance Department and has been designed as a direct response to the critical need of improving the college’s overall student success and retention. As a student, the ASC can help you achieve your college-related goals. Whether you need tutoring, computer and Internet access, iTV materials, or simply a quiet place to study, the LASC is the place to receive all such help and much more.

 

To the left are links that provide more detailed information about the services our Center provides, as well as some very important rules! Also to your left is a sign with our hours of operation (note: Hours subject to change without notice!). 

 

The Academic Success Center offers multiple programs to assist students reach their academic goals. These programs include:

• Supplementary instruction (Individual and group tutoring)
• Computer access / Internet access / Printing access / Word processing
• Anatomy software
  ITV materials

In addition to the Academic Success Center, the Learning Assistance Department also houses the Developmental Communications discipline, the Athletes as Scholars Program, and the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) Program.

 

Mission:

To increase student retention and academic functioning levels by offering a seamless, comprehensive strategy for student success that encompasses basic foundational skills upgrades.

 

Goals:

• To increase student retention college-wide by decreasing skills deficiencies a learning barrier.
• To increase students’ ability to succeed in classes attempted by assisting them in acquiring foundational skills necessary for student success.
• To assist students in acquiring an academic functioning level that is commensurate with college level students.
• To help students develop study skills, time management skills, and note taking skills as part of their college success plan.

 

For further information please contact us at:

Cox Building – Founder’s Library (2nd Floor)

Kimberly McBride McKinney, Director

(323) 241-5455