Tag Archive: The Learning Center

TLC Reading, Writing & Math Courses Bridge Skills Gap to College

May 7, 2023
The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College has free courses available to help students bridge the gap between high school and college, or assists those returning to college after an extended period. The Summer Bridge courses are non-credit sessions available at TLC designed to close the skills gap high school curriculum and the beginning… View Article

The Learning Center at ECC Awarded Internationally Recognized Certification

February 17, 2023
The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College has been awarded Levels 1, 2 and 3 certifications by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). That means the TLC has worked hard to develop a tutor training program that meets the CRLA’s rigorous standards and has completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification… View Article

The Learning Center Offering ‘Bridge’ Programs

May 27, 2021
The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College is offering free online and in-person “Bridge” courses for students who need a boost in their placement test scores. Bridge courses are non-credit, one- to two-weeklong courses geared toward students whose placement test scores indicate they could benefit from additional assistance. Bridge courses are available to Union… View Article

Learning Center Offering Jumpstart! Courses

May 25, 2021
The Learning Center (TLC) at East Central College is offering free online and in-person “Jumpstart!” courses to help prepare students for college-level classes. The Jumpstart! program is a self-paced tool for students who can benefit from seeing coursework ahead of time. There are Jumpstart! programs for math, life science, and English. Lisa Haag, TLC English… View Article

ECC Foundation to Award Six Mini-Grants

November 23, 2020
The East Central College Foundation is awarding six mini-grants this year totaling $8,380 to departments and programs at the college. The grants are funded annually through the Albert C. Buescher Memorial Fund. Foundation Director Bridgette Kelch said the grants are given out to help support various scholastic departments and programs. Since 2009, the ECC Foundation… View Article

How to Skip Over Classes You Don’t Need

June 6, 2018
Spending just a week in The Learning Center this summer could potentially save you nearly a thousand dollars in tuition and three semesters worth of classes! The free Bridge Program can help students assess their skills, improve class placement, accelerate coursework and save money! It is ideal for students who have already taken an Accuplacer… View Article

Upcoming Workshops at The Learning Center

February 20, 2018
We’re only a few weeks into the semester, but it never hurts to brush up on some study skills and embrace new habits! Join The Learning Center for a series of helpful workshops for students. Upcoming Workshops: Working When You Don’t Feel Like It February 13 – 12 p.m. March 27 – 3:30 p.m. Accountability:… View Article

Helpful Workshops for Students Jan. 22-25 in The Learning Center

January 16, 2018
Navigating a TI-83 or TI-84 calculator isn’t very easy. Figuring out the metric system isn’t a walk in the park either. Thankfully, The Learning Center has you covered on both topics! January 22-25, TLC will offer half-hour workshops to give students a refresher heading into the Spring 2018 semester. Calculator Workshop: Join us January 24-25… View Article

Finals Week Information for Students

November 27, 2017
Finals week is around the corner! The Learning Center and Testing Center in Union are extending their hours to give students more opportunities to study and take exams! December 9 – 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. December 11-14 – 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. December 15 –  7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. December 16 – … View Article

Get Help Writing Transfer and Scholarship Essays!

September 20, 2017
So you’ve filled out all the paperwork for a scholarship or transfer application, and now you’ve reached a part many dread – the essay. Don’t worry! The Learning Center is here to help! On Monday, September 25 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, September 28 at 10:30 a.m., The Learning Center will offer a free workshop… View Article