Information Several lecture and lab courses are offered to help students improve their reading, writing and study skills. Lecture and lab courses vary in emphasis from developing vocabulary, comprehension, and critical reading skills to improving reading speed.
Students purchase one packet even if they are enrolled in more than one lab class.
Students officially record their attendance on the Timekeeper computer, logging in as they arrive and logging out as they leave. Each program may include computer-assisted instruction, text or multimedia lessons, and individual or group instruction on specific concepts and academic skills. Additionally, to address the diverse interests of students and expand their background knowledge, the Reading and Writing Lab offers a broad array of multimedia software about literature, history, and science. Informative tours of the Reading and Writing Lab, and presentations about the Lab's curriculum and resources, may be arranged through the Learning Skills Center office. Students arrange their hours of attendance with instructor.