The mission of University College's Learning Center is to enhance the academic success of Ball State students by providing free peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and workshops covering a variety of academic issues.  In addition, the Learning Center serves as an immersive pre-professional experience for undergraduate and graduate student employees.  Finally, the Center strives to impact the extended university community through faculty development efforts, learning technologies, and outreach programs across campus.

The Learning Center offers free tutorial services for classes, including:

Core Curriculum and More
5-3776
Jennifer Haley, Coordinator

Courses tutored
(Please call us if your course is not listed below):
AHS 100, 101,102
ANAT 201
ANTH 101, 103, 105, 111
ASTRO 100,120
BIO 100, 102, 111, 112, 113, 213
CC 101,105, 205
CHEM 100, 101, 108,111,112, 225, 231, 232
CJC 101, 102, 220
FR 101, 102, 201, 202    (and many upper level)
GEOG 101,121,150
GEOL 101
GER 101,102, 201,202 (and many upper level)
HIST 150, 151, 152, 198, 201, 202
HSC 160, 180
JAPAN 101,102, 201, 202
MUHIS 100, 200, 330
MUSTH 100, 101, 102, 111, 112, 125, 201, 211, 212
NREM 101, 205
NUR 230, 232, 330
PEP 292, 293, 294
PHIL 100, 200
PHYSL 205, 210, 211, 299
POLS 130, 210
PSYSC 100, 241, 277, 284
RELST 101,151
SOC 100, 224, 241
SP 101, 102, 201, 202 (and many upper level)
THEAT 100

Math, Physics, Accounting, and Economics 5-3780
Gary Ritz, Coordinator

Courses tutored:
ACC 201, 202
MATHS 108, 111, 112,125, 135, 161, 162, 165, 166, 201, 202, 203, 207
PHYCS 100, 110, 112, 120
ECON 116, 201, 202, 221
Some CS courses
MATHS 108 Weekly Review:
Time & place announced in class
Study Groups arranged per request
Computer-based Assignments - Web pages, Power Point, Blackboard

Study Strategies  5-3779
Jackie Harris, Coordinator

Time management
Note-taking
Test-taking
Concentration/memory skills
Reading comprehension strategies
Classes related to the teacher education program
Test accommodations for students with disabilities
In-class workshops on reading and study skills

Writing 5-3778
Jackie Harris, Coordinator

Courses tutored:
ENG, COMM, TCOM, JOURN
Paper review
Editing skills
MLA/APA format
Brainstorming and outlining
Library research skills
Speeches and presentations
Grammar and mechanics
PPST and Writing Competency Exam review

Each year between 4,000 and 5,000 students use the Learning Center's Services.  A solid indicator of tutors' success with students is reflected in the grades clients earn in their courses.  Past statistics reveal that 85% of students receiving tutoring earn passing grades and two-thirds earn grades of "C" or higher.

The Learning Center's professional staff encourages group learning through the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program.  In courses selected for SI, trained, advanced undergraduate or graduate students serve as "model students" who attend class sessions, take notes, and hold voluntary small-group study sessions outside of class using collaborative learning to develop study strategies, promote group discussion, and assist students in questioning and review techniques.  Students who attend SI sessions typically earn one half to a whole letter grade higher than students who do not attend the study sessions.  If you are interested in participating in the SI program, contact Jennifer Haley at 285-1008.

In addition to peer tutoring and Supplemental Instruction, the Learning Center also serves faculty members through outreach services.  Learning Center faculty coordinators encourage you to request programs of special benefit to your classes, programs including in-class workshops on study skills, time management, content-based writing assignments, and essay exam preparation.  You may also request a tutor to serve as a resource person in your classroom for help with a particular assignment.  If disabled students are enrolled in your courses, you may wish to make arrangements in the Learning Center for testing accommodations for those students by contacting Jackie Harris.  Finally, if you would like your classes to become more familiar with Learning Center services, a staff member will visit your classroom and give a brief explanation of how the Center can help your students become more effective learners.  For additional information about Learning Center services or to refer students who need help in your classes, contact the appropriate Learning Center coordinator.

KEYWORDS

Academic Workshops
Career Materials
Disabled Student Accommodations
Freshman Connections
Learning Center
Supplemental Instruction
Study Skill Workshops
Tutoring
MITT Testing
Technology Tutoring