Group discussions and guided writing experiences to aid students in mastering the components of college writing. Understanding and application of study techniques, knowledge acquisition, vocabulary building, reading techniques and work strategies will aid students in succeeding in college. The structure of the courses allows students to improve basic skills before enrolling in introductory level courses, or to use the review of skills as academic support when taking introductory courses concurrently. The course work provides specific study and problem solving approaches in the area to be learned. Emphasis is placed on the development of efficient reading, writing and math skills.
Students join the program in a variety of ways.
Some are required to participate as a condition of enrollment. Others are referred by their instructors. Still others seek help on their own because they have discovered that they need it. Credits earned in courses with a subject abbreviation of SKIL are additive credits. These credits may not be used to meet graduation requirements.