Academic Learning Center
Academic Learning Center Mission Statement
The mission of the Community College of Aurora is to serve our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. The Academic Learning Center (ALC) supports this mission by:
- Helping students become independent learners
- Increasing student confidence
- Cultivating skills that will lead to student success
The Academic Learning Center empowers students to achieve their learning goals through a collaborative tutoring and learning approach. We also work to transform student learning into something both meaningful and personal.
Services for Students:
- Writing Studio: Writing Studio sessions are designed to help students implement writing concepts learned in class, organize and develop ideas, integrate source materials, recognize and revise grammar and syntactical issues, and argue effectively.
- English Second Language (ESL) Tutoring: Drop-in ESL tutoring supports students with assignments meant to build basic English writing and language skills. Tutors assist with speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar course work.
- Math Tutoring: Drop-in math tutoring provides help with math related homework and provides strategies for studying, organizing, and finding relevant materials. Math tutors also encourage independence by guiding students to check their own work.
- Resource Handouts: The ALC has various handouts related to grammar, writing, and math available for student use.
- Learning Strategies Workshops: The ALC provides learning strategies workshops on a variety of topics related to student success such as: basic computer literacy, research and citations, and study skills.
- Basic Computer Assistance: Both the West Quad and Classroom Building locations offer basic computer assistance such as help with D2L and Microsoft word.
- English Skills For Success Program: This program is designed to support English Language Learner students who are not in the ESL program. Students who apply and are accepted into the program commit to attend a 45-minute tutoring session once-per-week. These sessions are focused on helping students meet their personal English language goals.
Values
Collaborative – Supportive – Encouraging – Resourceful – Empowering – Transformational
Location and Hours
Academic Learning Center at CentreTech, Classroom Building, C109 - 303-360-4742
Fall 2019 Semester
| Monday through Thursday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Open until 6:00 pm the first five (5) weeks of the semester |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Academic Learning Center at Lowry, West Quad, Room 106 - 303-340-7247
Fall 2019 Semester
| Monday through Thursday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Spot at Lowry, North Quad, Room 118 - 303-340-7213
Summer 2019 Semester
Monday through Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday & Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Resources
- Tutoring Services
- Math Resources
- Writing Resources
- Research Help Center
- Citation Formatting
- Pre-Assessment Workshops
- Microsoft Office Help
- English Skills for Success Program
Contact
Patti Nazaryk Molai
Director, Academic Learning Center
CentreTech Campus, Classroom Building, Room 109C
303-340-7536
patti.molai@ccaurora.edu
Writing Studio Coordinator
CentreTech Campus, Classroom Building, Room 109B
Mike Pfaff
Math Lab Coordinator
CentreTech Campus, Classroom Building, Room 109A
303-340-7546
michael.pfaff@ccaurora.edu
Kevin Dunbar
Academic Learning Center Specialist
Lowry Campus, West Quad Building, Room 106
303-340-7247
kevin.dunbar@ccaurora.edu
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