The Learning Center—Albany Campus
Willamette Hall 200, 541-917-4684
linnbenton.edu/learning-center
The Learning Center provides students with academic assistance in an informal study area. Students will find a supportive environment designed to help them succeed – tables and chairs, good lighting, whiteboards, group study rooms, and various tools and equipment – and a welcoming and professional staff. Students may eat or drink in the study areas.
Services include:
Math Assistance: The drop in Math Desk provides a supportive place where students can get help with all LBCC mathematics courses. Calculators and math videos for some courses are available to checkout in the Library. Instructional assistants are always available to answer questions about mathematics or calculators. The Library has math textbooks, calculators as well as math videos for some courses available to checkout.
Writing Assistance: Two services: In a warm and welcoming environment, the Writing Center staff assists students with writing assignments from any class and at any stage of the writing process. Students can drop in, make a 30-minute appointment, or submit their work online through the Online Writing Lab (OWL) available through the Learning Center’s website. Written responses are provided in 24-48 hours during normal operating hours. The College Skills Zone emphasizes grammar, punctuation and sentence structure.
Computer Access: The Learning Center computer labs are primarily used for instruction, so availability is limited. Students may use drop in computers in the open study area. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the facility.
College Skills Zone: Supports students taking developmental courses to discover active learning strategies that will improve their success in college writing fundamentals and develop effective college reading strategies. Courses include ALS 100, ALS 115, WR 090, and WR 095.
Student Work Area: A coin-operated copy machine and other office supplies are available.
Testing Center: Instructors for below 100 level college preparatory mathematics, writing, or reading/learning strategy courses may make arrangements for their students to take tests in a quiet testing environment. A student Photo ID is required. Cell phones and smart electronic devices are prohibited. Students must begin their tests no later than one hour before closing. Lockers are provided.
Tutoring: Students are eligible for free individual tutoring appointments at the Tutoring Center, and may schedule tutoring sessions online using the TutorTrac program. In addition, the Math Angle offers drop-in math tutoring with a learning strategy emphasis for students enrolled in Math 015 through Math 098. Weekly Tutor Assisted Study Support (TASS) sessions to review course concepts are offered when there is sufficient student interest. Students may find more information about tutoring, Math Angle and TASS by visiting the Tutoring Website: linnbenton.edu/tutoring-center.