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36 2009-2010 California State University, Fresno General Catalog
Learning Center
Student Affairs, Peters Building Annex
559.278.3052
Dr. Linda Gannaway, Director
Tosha Giuffrida, SupportNet Coordinator
www.csufresno.edu/learningcenter Learning Center
Learning Center
The Learning Center (LC) offers a
supportive learning environment. It is
devoted to assisting students develop
learning strategies and behaviors
necessary to their growth as critical
thinkers and independent, life-long
learners. Services include tutoring,
workshops, Academic Success Work-shops,
and individual consultation.
Tutoring is free to enrolled students
and available for most subject areas.
Tutors complete training certified by
the College Reading and Learning
Association and are recommended by
faculty. Frequently requested sub-jects
include mathematics, history,
political science, economics, physics,
foreign languages, computer science,
chemistry, accounting, decision sci-ences,
business writing, and business
statistics. Other subjects are available
as demand dictates.
Writing tutors are available to assist
with assignments in any course on
a drop in or appointment basis. If
English is not your primary language,
our writing tutors will guide you in
learning to write more effectively on
academic assignments.
General Education tutors are available
to assist students with lower-division
courses and/or in mastering learning
strategies such as time management,
test preparation, note taking, and
academic reading. They also help you
learn to navigate Blackboard. The LC
can help you organize a weekly study
group for any of your classes.
Workshops to assist you in mastering
academic learning strategies are held
throughout the semester on topics
including:
• Getting organized: manage time,
conquer procrastination
• Strategies for maximizing academic
reading
• Strategies for preparing for exams and
taking exams
• Relaxation and stress reduction tech-niques
• Strategies for academic note-taking
A Computer Lab for academic work
is available along with a campus
print station and copy machine. Study
areas are provided in a wireless zone for
personal laptop use. Evening tutoring
is available. Check our Web site for up-dated
tutoring schedule, workshop times,
and applications for employment.
The Intensive Learning
Experience (ILE) Program
The mission of the ILE Program is to
increase retention rates of freshmen scor-ing
at or below the lower quartile on the
EPT (Total 141) and/or the ELM (30 or
below).
Assistance includes early intervention
outreach, individual learning assessment,
academic counseling, and tutoring.
The ILE Program partially supports
basic skills courses offered through the
departments of English, Linguistics, and
Mathematics.
SupportNet
SupportNet is an early warning (early
alert) program that allows faculty to refer
students with poor academic perfor-mance
or academic disengagement.
Students are encouraged to meet with
a SupportNet adviser who will provide
the appropriate academic assistance and
university resources.
Further information can be found at
www.csufresno.edu/supportnet.
Services to Faculty
and Departments
LC staff and tutors are available to
conduct classroom presentations on LC
services or learning strategies, provide
assistance in forming study groups for
students in your class, offer specialized
tutoring (supplemental instruction)
in high risk classes, consult on how
to incorporate learning skills into the
curriculum, and collaborate on research
regarding student success.
Object Description
| Title | 2009-10 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2009-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 036 |
| Full Text Search | 36 2009-2010 California State University, Fresno General Catalog Learning Center Student Affairs, Peters Building Annex 559.278.3052 Dr. Linda Gannaway, Director Tosha Giuffrida, SupportNet Coordinator www.csufresno.edu/learningcenter Learning Center Learning Center The Learning Center (LC) offers a supportive learning environment. It is devoted to assisting students develop learning strategies and behaviors necessary to their growth as critical thinkers and independent, life-long learners. Services include tutoring, workshops, Academic Success Work-shops, and individual consultation. Tutoring is free to enrolled students and available for most subject areas. Tutors complete training certified by the College Reading and Learning Association and are recommended by faculty. Frequently requested sub-jects include mathematics, history, political science, economics, physics, foreign languages, computer science, chemistry, accounting, decision sci-ences, business writing, and business statistics. Other subjects are available as demand dictates. Writing tutors are available to assist with assignments in any course on a drop in or appointment basis. If English is not your primary language, our writing tutors will guide you in learning to write more effectively on academic assignments. General Education tutors are available to assist students with lower-division courses and/or in mastering learning strategies such as time management, test preparation, note taking, and academic reading. They also help you learn to navigate Blackboard. The LC can help you organize a weekly study group for any of your classes. Workshops to assist you in mastering academic learning strategies are held throughout the semester on topics including: • Getting organized: manage time, conquer procrastination • Strategies for maximizing academic reading • Strategies for preparing for exams and taking exams • Relaxation and stress reduction tech-niques • Strategies for academic note-taking A Computer Lab for academic work is available along with a campus print station and copy machine. Study areas are provided in a wireless zone for personal laptop use. Evening tutoring is available. Check our Web site for up-dated tutoring schedule, workshop times, and applications for employment. The Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) Program The mission of the ILE Program is to increase retention rates of freshmen scor-ing at or below the lower quartile on the EPT (Total 141) and/or the ELM (30 or below). Assistance includes early intervention outreach, individual learning assessment, academic counseling, and tutoring. The ILE Program partially supports basic skills courses offered through the departments of English, Linguistics, and Mathematics. SupportNet SupportNet is an early warning (early alert) program that allows faculty to refer students with poor academic perfor-mance or academic disengagement. Students are encouraged to meet with a SupportNet adviser who will provide the appropriate academic assistance and university resources. Further information can be found at www.csufresno.edu/supportnet. Services to Faculty and Departments LC staff and tutors are available to conduct classroom presentations on LC services or learning strategies, provide assistance in forming study groups for students in your class, offer specialized tutoring (supplemental instruction) in high risk classes, consult on how to incorporate learning skills into the curriculum, and collaborate on research regarding student success. |
