Learning Assistance Services

Learning Assistance Services (LAS), a unit within Student Support Services, provides a comprehensive array of academic support services, including placement testing courses, workshops, tutoring, individual consultations, and advising. The goal of Learning Assistance Services is to assist students in becoming more independent and efficient learners so that they are able to meet the University's academic standards and to attain their personal educational goals.

Placement Testing
During Orientation, all new undergraduate and transfer students are assessed for competence in writing and mathematics. Placement scores, SAT scores and a review of each incoming student's previous coursework are considered.

Those students who do not meet the University's predetermined criteria are placed into an appropriate developmental mathematics course, Writing Tutorial Course (LAC 010), or both. LAC courses are subject to the academic policies and procedures set forth by CAS and CHP.  LAC courses, however, do not satisfy core curriculum or graduation requirements.

Based on placement testing results, students are assigned one of six levels in Mathematics.

L1:   Basic Mathematics and Algebra (LAC 020)
     
L2:   Introduction to Algebra and Problem Solving (LAC 021)
     
L3:   Advanced Algebra and Problem Solving (LAC 022), Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 110), or Statistics (MAT 120)
     
L4:   Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers (MAT 130), Statistics for the Life Sciences (MAT 150), or Precalculus (MAT 180)
     
L5:   Calculus I (MAT 190) or Geometry (MAT 240)
     
L6   Calculus II (MAT 195), Linear Algebra (MAT 220), or Foundations of Mathematics (MAT 230).

Based on placement testing results, students are assigned one of two levels of Writing.

UWT:   Developmental level Writing Tutorial (LAC 010)
     
UEC:   English Composition (ENG 110)


Tutoring
Learning Assistance Services offers professional and peer tutoring to support a variety of undergraduate courses. Peer tutors receive specialized training leading to certification by the College Reading and Learning Association. Peer and professional writing support services are also available.  Tutors' regularly scheduled hours are posted in the University Campus Learning Assistance Center and the Westbrook College Campus Proctor Center as well as on the LAS website. 

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)   
Test proctoring services are available to students whose first language is not English.  Contact extension 2584 for further information.

Individual Consultation
A learning specialist is available (by appointment) to meet with students seeking assistance with their specific course demands. Consultation regarding learning styles, note-taking skills, active reading skills, time management skills, test-taking skills and preparation for professional boards is  available.


 


Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the University of New England for the 2007-2008 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of date of publication August 1, 2007.

The University of New England reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.

 

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