Ball State created University College and the Learning Center in 1985 to improve and refine student academic skills by offering individual tutoring in University Core Curriculum courses, math, study skills and writing. More than 5,000 individual students use the center each year. A major factor in obtaining NADE certification was Ball State s evaluation data indicating positive use of the Learning Center s services. We were one of the first institutions to demonstrate improvement in academic success as a result of tutoring programs. The NADE also recognized Ball State for its student-centered approach to tutoring.
Some students have specific problems with time management or test anxiety.
Faculty play a major role in the Learning Center as well. They define their expectations during in-service training for tutors. The Learning Center has four areas, each with a professional coordinator. Kirkwood is Core Curriculum coordinator as well as Learning Center director, David Clayton is math coordinator, Laura Helms is writing coordinator and Jacqueline Robertson is study strategies coordinator. University College Dean B. Thomas Lowe will introduce guest speaker Provost C. Warren Vander hill at 3 p.m.