Students identified for the program are placed in selected courses which reinforce problem solving techniques and deductive reasoning skills. Students are required to demonstrate their ability to succeed in both basic skill and college level courses before they are accepted into a department. Individual tutoring and academic counseling are vital aspects of the program. Prepares student to reason while reading so that they are able to evaluate the written word, to judge it's importance, and to express main ideas through supporting details, reasons, and examples. Required of freshmen and new students where test scores on the basic skills, placement test indicate weakness in reading skills.
Emphasis is on study skills, time management, goal setting and research techniques.
Required of freshmen on probation. Directs students to develop skills in previewing, concentration and retention while reading. Speed, inference, and identification of key concepts are additional areas stressed. Required of those students whose post-test scores on the basic skills placement test still indicate weakness after completion of La 095, Developmental Reading . Introduces strategies to help students become successful, independent learners.