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CAC learning centers offer new classes, services

Jan 1, 1970

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The Learning Center at Central Arizona College has established several new initiatives while continuing its excellent array of services to students on the Signal Peak Campus as well as surrounding communities.

Among its achievements, The Learning Center has established a Reading Club, added science and accounting tutoring to its online offerings, and has sponsored an annual Black History Month Poetry Contest.

The Learning Center provides academic support through a myriad of platforms that affords students an opportunity to develop the strategies and competencies necessary for academic success.

The primary objective is to create a friendly environment that embraces diversity, builds self-confidence, and promotes independent, self-directed learners.

In addition to its math and writing offerings throughout CAC’s campuses and centers, students can receive one-on-one assistance with reading and study-skills, technology in education, and its newly-added science and accounting offerings.

“The Learning Center at CAC is a one-stop shop for students in our community looking to enhance their experience as higher learners,” Barrington Campbell, director of Learning Support, said. “As we attempt to increase our presence at the college, we do so with the overall vision of the Learning Center in mind; that is, to empower its students to take an active role in their learning.”

Students are provided ample opportunity to become proactive in their education. TLC’s semester hours of operation across the district are as follows. Please note that summer hours may differ from those appearing below:

Signal Peak

Mon.-Thu. (7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Fri. (7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
Sat. (Noon-6 p.m.)

Aravaipa
Mon.-Thu.: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat.: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Superstition Mountain
Mon.-Thu.: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fri.: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sat.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Casa Grande Center
Writing: Wed., 5-8 p.m.
Math: Mon., 4-6 p.m.

Coolidge Center
Writing: Tue., 4-6 p.m.

Corporate Center
Writing: Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Math: Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Florence Center
Math and Writing: Tue. & Thu., 4-6 p.m.

Maricopa Center
Writing: Mon. by appointment (Call 520-494-6400), Wed. & Thu., 5-8 p.m.
Math: Mon., 7-9 p.m., or by appointment (Call 520-494-6400)

San Tan Center
Writing: Mon. & Wed., 5-8 p.m.
Math: Wed., Noon-4 p.m.; Thu., 3-5 p.m.; Interactive Station by appointment (Call 480-677-7825)

Interactive Television (ITV)
Math: Mon. & Wed., 1:30-2:45 p.m. (ITV Rooms: SPC – O208B; AVC – E10; Maricopa – A104B; SMC – C322; San Tan – A109; Florence – B101)

In addition to taking advantage of CAC’s Learning Center in person, students may access online tutoring:

·         [email protected] or 520-494-5018
·         [email protected] or 480-677-7786
·         [email protected] or 520-509-4111 or 480-677-7745
·         [email protected] or 520-494-5979
·         [email protected] or 520-494-5217

Also, beginning this summer, CAC students will be able to access tutoring services through TLC’s Interactive Stations located at all CAC sites throughout the district.

In augmenting its presence in the district, TLC boasts many new achievements, including the creation of a College Survival Guide Workshop for new students; development and teaching of the first tutor-training course offered at CAC’s new SaddleBrooke Center; and working with the AmeriCorps program to provide trained tutors to local high schools.

The Learning Center operates with an eye toward further fostering its diverse program of services as staff members complete their ATP Tutor Trainer Certification coursework and the center works toward renewing its certification on the Signal Peak Campus.