The Academic Services Center is committed to the philosophy that all should have the opportunity to learn and is dedicated to the challenge of helping students develop academic abilities and discover personal strengths. The Academic Services Center works with other college departments, high schools, and funding agencies to provide a broad spectrum of educational courses, activities and services to improve academic achievement and to increase retention of students. The staff includes a director and personnel who have expertise in appropriate academic disciplines. The Center is located on the second floor of the Mildred Johnson Library. The Writing Lab offers instructional and computer support for English courses and for writing projects in any content area.
English support includes literary analysis, essay writing, and computerized study of vocabulary.
Based on entry-level assessment results, students are scheduled for ASC 087 College Writing Prep, a developmental writing course, and ASC 088 Composition Lab, a companion writing lab for students enrolled in ENGL 105 and ENGL 110. Students are placed in these classes through a math assessment or may be referred by a classroom instructor or advisor. The Reading Lab offers courses which help students increase reading efficiency through improved comprehension and rate. Emphasis is placed on individualized assignments. Based on assessment results, students are placed in the reading courses that will best meet their needs.