The Learning Center is hosting a Don't Stress Fest Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (4/26, 4/27, 4/28) to help students get ready for finals.  In addition to having coffee, snacks, and giveaways, we will also have practice tests ready for students to take with them.   Tuesday and Wednesday- 10 am-2 pm in the Learning Center- free study tools, raffle baskets, coffee, snacks, popcorn, and practice tests Thursday- 10 am- 2 pm FUN AND GAMES outside A&S by the fountain- Kona Ice, free...

The Learning Center is hosting an evening of all things STEM (and Econ) at the MAX!  STEM-TASTIC Dinner with Faculty, Upperclassmen, and support services Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Feb 15, 16, 17); Doors will open at 4:30 pm with information from STEM RSOs and support services Our goal each evening is to connect our younger STEM and econ majors with an event that covers many bases. Advising staff, Career Services, and our National Scholarships office will join us each evening...

Do your students struggle with assignments or tasks requiring the use of Excel? Your Learning Center (LC) is delighted to share we are trying to address this gap with our Excel Bootcamps. Bootcamp content was developed by LC staff (with the help of our Faculty Advisory Council’s guidance and input) and are facilitated in the evenings by trained student staff. If you’re interested in making Excel Bootcamps a part of your class this semester, it’s not too late! We have opened up...

STEM-TASTIC Dinner with Faculty- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (Feb 15, 16, 17) Doors open at 430 Join the Learning Center and STEM faculty for an evening of all things STEM (and Econ) at the MAX!  Select the day that best fits your needs/goals and enjoy food, conversation, and activities with our faculty.  This event is geared toward those interested in getting more involved in GC’s STEM and Econ areas or those wanting to learn more about them.  Tuesday, 2/15- Focus is pre-professional...

The Learning Center is now accepting requests for Supplemental Instruction support for fall semester 2022.  Individual faculty members or departments may request this direct academic support service for the students enrolled in their course(s). The Learning Center will support a number of student SI Leader positions for Fall 2022 using the peer-led Supplemental Instruction model: Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SIs) are undergraduate students assigned to a section(s) of particular,...

Get ready to perk up!  The Learning Center is hosting Perk Week Tuesday, November 30th through Thursday, December 2nd. GC students can come grab a cup of coffee, cocoa or tea and a snack, check out our new edition of our LC stickers, and learn more about all the ways the LC can help them prepare for finals.  It’s a great chance to enter our coffee-related raffle by following the LC on social media, give your tutor or SI Leader some kudos, or just get a sticker and coffee.  Raffle includes...

Do your students struggle with assignments or tasks requiring the use of Excel? Your Learning Center (LC) is delighted to share we are trying to address this gap. Last fall, the LC’s Faculty Advisory Council discovered a common challenge experienced by many instructors across disciplines: students’ lack of basic Excel knowledge. Our staff recognized the increased need, demand, and importance of students needing assistance with navigating assignments requiring the use of Excel. Simultaneously,...

On Friday, October 22nd, five Georgia College Learning Center representatives, student staff included, presented at the Georgia Tutoring Association (GaTA) annual conference.  Nicole Collins, Lauren Moskowitz, Rosemary Macuch, Cece Crumbley, and Programs Manager Rebecca Cofer presented to both peer educators and national learning assistance administrators at the virtual conference. Presenting to a national audience, our topics included the Center’s Excel Bootcamp program, sense of...

We have extended our deadline! The Learning Center is now accepting requests for Supplemental Instruction support for spring semester 2022.  Individual faculty members or departments may request this direct academic support service for the students enrolled in their course(s). The Learning Center is planning to support a number of student SI Leader positions for spring using the peer-led Supplemental Instruction model: Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SIs) are undergraduate students...

The Learning Center is now accepting requests for Supplemental Instruction support for spring semester 2022.  Individual faculty members or departments may request this direct academic support service for the students enrolled in their course(s). The Learning Center is planning to support a number of student SI Leader positions for spring using the peer-led Supplemental Instruction model: Supplemental Instruction Leaders (SIs) are undergraduate students assigned to a section(s) of...