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Learning Resource Center

Student Affairs
Lab School, Room 137
559.278.3052

SONYA L. HILDRETH, Coordinator
RAY M. SANCHEZ, Tutorial Coordinator

http://end.at/lrc

Learning Resource Center

Participating in your future is the motto of the LRC. Our mission is to assist you to become a more autonomous, self-directed learner who assumes greater responsibility for directing your own learning. We assist you in moving from rote memorization and a "pass the test" model of studying to a problem-posing, critical-thinking model.

In addition, the LRC offers workshops, handouts, and individual appointments on how to improve learning skills in areas such as

• time management
• textbook reading
• note taking
• test preparation
• memorization
• learning styles
• relaxation and meditation techniques.

University Tutorial Services

Tutoring is available to all currently enrolled Fresno State students.

Drop-in tutoring is available in many subject areas. Frequently requested subjects include mathematics, statistics, physics, accounting, foreign languages, computer science, chemistry, biology, plus many more.

Writing tutors are available to work with you on writing assignments from any academic discipline.

Our English as a second language writing tutors are particularly helpful with writing assignments if your primary language is not English.

General Education tutors will assist you with a variety of academic questions and problems in most lower division courses. They can also assist you in understanding class assignments and developing independent learning techniques.

Center staff can assist you in forming weekly study groups of three or more students in challenging classes.

Tutors are recommended by faculty and are required to complete a certified tutor training program. Continuing professional development is provided and expected. The LRC offers national tutor certification at three levels through the College Reading and Learning Association.

Evening tutoring is available on a per semester basis as needed. Call or visit our Web page for tutoring times, workshop schedules, applications, and updated information on events in the Center.

The Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) Program

The mission of the ILE Program is to increase retention and graduation rates of under-prepared college students.

The ILE Program provides academic assistance to freshmen scoring at or below the lower quartile on the EPT (total 141) and or the ELM (30 or below).

Assistance includes individual learning assessment, academic counseling, and tutoring. The ILE Program partially supports basic skills courses offered through the departments of English, Linguistics, and Mathematics.

University 20 Course

University 20 (Academic Learning Strategies), is available to students interested in focused study in a seminar setting on how to improve academic performance. UNIV 20 counts as a 3-unit elective toward graduation.

Services to Faculty and Departments

LRC staff and tutors are available to conduct classroom presentations on Center tutoring services or learning skills, provide assistance in forming study groups for students in your class, offer specialized tutoring in high risk classes, consult with you on how to incorporate learning skills into the curriculum, and collaborate on research regarding student success.

Departments are invited to send departmental tutors to our excellent tutor certification program.
h collaborative research on student success.

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