You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
You are in the official 1998-99 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
The Learning Resource Center. The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides services to all university students who would like to become more independent and efficient learners. The LRC houses the programs and services listed below.
The Intensive Learning Experience (ILE) Program. This program provides academic assistance to freshmen who score at or below the lower quartile on the EPT (T141 and E7) and/or the ELM (370 or below). ILE features courses in English, English as a second language, entry level mathematics, and reading with a 1-17 teacher-student ratio, counseling services, and academic advising. (See course information on this page.) The program's aim is to increase the retention and graduation rates of historically underrepresented and underprepared college students.
Student Support Services. The Student Support Services Program (SSSP) provides academic assessment, individualized instructional support, and personal and career development skills to low-income and/or first generation college students and students with disabilities. The program's purpose is to improve the academic performance, retention, and graduation rates of program students. SSSP seeks to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for the full range of academic and career options.
University Tutorial Services. These services are available to enrolled Fresno State students. Tutoring for small groups is primarily available in high-demand subject areas. Groups of up to four students are matched for one-hour weekly sessions with faculty-recommended student tutors. Drop-in labs in accountancy and mathematics are also available. Tutoring services of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and the ILE English as a Second Language (ESL) lab are located in the Learning Resource Center. They work collaboratively with University Tutorial Services.
The following courses are offered by various departments in cooperation with the LRC and its associated programs. These course are for institutional credit, CR/NC grading only, except for English as a Second Language and College Planning Skills.
Univ 20T. College Planning Skills (3)
A seminar course in skills, techniques and strategies designed to address
the educational needs of those students who may be experiencing difficulty
in their academic and personal adjustment to college life.
Engl A. Fundamental Writing Skills (1-3; max total 3)
This course is for students who score at or below T150 and E7 on the EPT.
Engl ARL. Fundamental Writing Skills Center (1-2; max total 2)
This course is for students enrolled in English A.
E S L 20 and 30. English as a Second Language (3 units each)
These two courses are for non-native English speakers scoring at or below
T129 and E6 on the EPT.
Math ILR. Entry Level Mathematics (3-6; max total 6)
This course is for ILE-eligible freshmen who score 370 or below on the
ELM test.
LEE AR. Reading Skills (1-2; max total 2)
This course covers vocabulary development, comprehension, and reading rate
for ILE Program students whose EPT reading score is 135 or below.
The following courses are offered to SSP students:
Engl RS. Writing Skills Application (1-3; max total 3)
This course covers fundamental composition elements to aid the development
of basic writing skills.
LEE 1R. Reading Application Skills (1-3; max total 3)
This course emphasizes literal and critical comprehension skills as well
as vocabulary development.
