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College of DuPage

Academic Support Center (ASC) ~ BIC 3040Information Sheet

Glen Ellyn Campus ~ (630) 942-3941 ~ TDD (630) 942-4049Reception Services: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ~ Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ~ Saturday 9 a.m. to Noon

(Hours may vary between academic terms and other days when classes are not in session.)

Tutoring

(630) 942-3686

Course-based* tutoring for a variety of C.O.D.courses, except English and Speech

Most assistance provided by fellow C.O.D.students known as Peer TutorsStudents must be enrolled for thedevelopmental or college-level course forwhich they are requesting tutoringAppointments and Drop-In Tutoring availablefor selected coursework.Unique process to serve students with learningdisabilitiesAvailable at selected C.O.D. off-campus sitesOnline tutoring provided at bb.cod.edu. Click User L ogin to see the Ask a Peer Tutor link. Resources availableAward-winning program

Rae Maslana , Coordinator942-3681

Math Assistance

(630) 942-3339

Course-based* tutoring provided forC.O.D. math courses 0452 to 2232

Assistance provided by C.O.D. mathinstructorsNo appointments requiredAvailable at C.O.D. off-campus sitesVideotapes available for use in MathAssistance area only and may be checkedout through the C.O.D. LibraryComputer software availableSolutions manuals for select courses areavailable for use in the Math Assistancearea only

Cheryl Martin , Supervisor942-3730

CIL (Flex) Developmental English Courses

(630) 942-3945

Individualized instruction provided by C.O.D.instructors

Appointment requiredAvailable at selected C.O.D. off-campus sites

Writing and Reading Assistance

(630) 942-3355

Strategies-based* coaching for C.O.D. courses withwriting or reading componentAssistance provided by Writing or Reading CoachesBy appointment; drop-in availableSchedule appointments at http://www.cod.edu/write/ Resources availableAvailable at selected C.O.D. off-campus sites

Speech Assistance

(630) 942-3366

Assistance provided for any C.O.D. course with oralpresentation componentDrop-in only no appointment requiredResources available

Katie Sommers , Supervisor942-2084

Lisa Stock , DeanEllen Sutton , Associate Dean

Learning Resources

Rev 1/14/10 rm/fd *See reverse side for definition of course- and strategies-based tutoring.

http://www.ivctutor.illinois.edu/http://www.cod.edu/write/http://www.cod.edu/write/http://www.cod.edu/write/http://www.ivctutor.illinois.edu/

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Some restrictions to ASC services may be necessary due to lack of availability.ASC information is subject to change without notice.

Course-based Tutoring

Provides course-specific assistance to students enrolled in C.O.D. credit-bearing courses, either developmental orcollege-level, who request the service.

Clarifying or reinforcing academic content covered in coursework Reviewing course syllabus and objectives

Refreshing prerequisite course contentCovering samples of course content to ease students own completion of homework Reviewing note-taking and study strategiesSharing test-preparation techniquesSuggesting test-taking strategiesSharing time management hintsReadying students for final exams or culminating activitiesAnd more

Strategies-based coaching in the ASC Writing, Reading and Speech Areas provides strategies to assist students in current coursework

andprovides transferable strategies for other coursework.

Writing and Reading Coaches help by:

Building confidence in writing and readingAssisting with a variety of writing-relatedactivitiesImproving reading and study strategiesAnd more

Speech Area helps by:

Enhancing public speaking or oral presentationskillsBuilding confidence in public speaking

And more

We welcome your comments or concerns regarding ASC services.

Name: ______________________________ Phone or email for follow-up: ___________________________

Return completed form to ASC BIC 3040 front desk.