Department of Developmental Studies
Learning Center & Writing Lab
523 Elston Hall
(518) 381-1249
The Learning Center provides academic assistance to students who need extra help with reading, writing, and study skills. Assistance is available through individualized instruction by professional and peer tutors, computer assisted instruction, study groups in content areas, and workshops. The Learning Center also serves as a writing lab to all students who need assistance in written assignments including research papers.
Computers are available for word processing and using educational software such as PLATO Writing and Reading Skills Programs. Adaptive computer technology (such as the Kurzweil 3000) is available for students with disabilities.
Students can receive assistance on a walk-in basis or by appointment for half-hour sessions. Areas where students may receive help include the following:
Reading and Study Skills Assistance
Writing Assistance
The Writing Lab:
helps students begin writing assignments by discussing assignments and their organization before the writing has begun
assists with all steps of the writing process: narrowing a topic, generating ideas, writing a thesis statement, organizing ideas, revising, and preparing a final copy
responds to rough drafts and prescribes strategies to overcome weaknesses
provides instruction in grammar and punctuation
provides resources to improve writing skills
assists students with research papers and MLA and APA documentation
encourages students to develop self-editing skills and proofreading skills
believes a student's finished copy should reflect his/her own ability
The Writing Lab does not:
Frequently Asked Questions About Writing Appointments
English as a Second Language
Learning Center Tutoring
Workshops
Learning Center & Writing Lab Hours
Spring 2008
| Monday | 8:30 am – 7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am – 7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am – 7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am – 7:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Summer 2008
Tuesday, June 10 – Thursday, July 31
| Tuesday | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
For further information, contact Robin Geery, Learning Center Coordinator at
(518) 381-1249, or geeryr@gw.sunysccc.edu.
Last updated May 9, 2008