The Learning Center—Albany Campus
Willamette Hall 200, 541-917-4684
linnbenton.edu/learning-center
The Learning Center contributes to student engagement and success by providing free services that improve students’ academic thinking, writing, and learning skills. Professional staff and tutors provide the “insider knowledge” new students need to thrive at the college level, overcome learning challenges, and achieve excellence in their chosen programs. The Learning Center space offers an informal learning environment with great lighting, open study areas for group collaboration, reservable study rooms, portable whiteboards plus day use lockers, computers, and office supplies that busy commuter students value in an on-campus study space.
Services include:
Math Assistance The Math Domain provides a supportive place where students can get help with all LBCC mathematics and applied mathematics courses. Friendly staff use a variety of strategies to address each student’s learning needs. At the drop-in Math Desk, staff answer computational questions, explain course technology and clarify thinking about math assignments. Group study staff at the Math Angle provide a collaborative setting for students who seek longer, in-depth assistance to improve their conceptual understanding, study strategies, critical thinking and confidence solving problems. No appointments are necessary, and all students are welcome to use the Math Domain’s portable whiteboards and study tables to work on math homework.
The Math Cafe’ offers an informal environment with comfortable seating, free hot beverages, and laptops for students enrolled in Math 15, 50, 75, 95 and 98. Math success coaching is offered by appointment using Tutortrac. Students will can discuss math study strategies and how to use and navigate ALEKS software.
Writing Assistance 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 Writing Center’s website. Written responses are provided within 48-72 hours. English Language Learner specialists also orient international students to American college conventions and facilitate student success in writing, reading, speaking, and test-taking at the ELL Desk.
Computer Access Students may use drop in computers located in the open study areas for coursework. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the facility.
College Skills Zone The CSZ works with students on a drop in and appointment basis to develop learning strategies needed for academic success. Tutorials assist students in critical thinking, test preparation, note-taking for lectures and textbooks, time management and more. The CSZ also offers an interactive classroom and study space for students studying WR 90 and WR 95.
Student Work Area A coin-operated copy machine, pay-for-print service, and other office supplies are available.
Tutoring Students are eligible for free individual tutoring appointments in many credit courses at the Tutoring Center, and may schedule tutoring sessions online 24 hours in advance using the TutorTrac program. 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 and TASS by visiting the Tutoring Website: linnbenton.edu/tutoring-center.