[LIBRARYDIR] Tutoring Centers, Writing Centers, Math Labs, Speech Labs

[Nina Pitts]

At Peninsula College, tutoring is handled through Student Services. Tutors often reserve library study rooms for tutoring, and we allow them more liberal reservation policies than we do individual students. We don't have a Learning Commons in the library. A few years ago, new construction on campus allowed a combination computer/math/writing lab to be housed in our Arts and Humanities building. The computer lab personnel are IT technicians and report to Admin Services. The math and writing labs are staffed by Math and English instructors, respectively. The area is popular as a general hangout spot, which leads to lots of noise. Many students say they prefer the library for a quieter place to access computers and do other work.

Nina Pitts
Library Supervisor
Peninsula College Library/Media Center
1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 417-6274
npitts at pencol.edu

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Mindy Coslor
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 11:41 AM
To: an open discussion list for WA CTC Library Directors (librarydir at lists.ctc.edu)
Subject: [LIBRARYDIR] Tutoring Centers, Writing Centers, Math Labs, Speech Labs

Good morning all,

I've been asked to look at how Skagit manages its various tutoring resources.  I was wondering how many of the library administrators have some kind of tutoring activity in their facility and/or have some responsibility for these activities.  These could include any type of tutoring support in any form, even online or outside the library.  Do any of you claim to house a "learning commons"?

Thanks,
Mindy

Mindy Coslor, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
Skagit Valley College
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA  98273
360.416.7761/mcoslor at skagit.edu<mailto:360.416.7761/mcoslor at skagit.edu>

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