Mar 19, 2024  
College Catalog 2015-2016 
    
College Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Support Services


 

Under the umbrella of the Academic Support Services, LCC provides the personal, academic, and instructional support necessary to ensure student success. Support services are easily available to all students free of charge and include library resources, tutoring support for all courses, developmental skill building, remediation,  counseling, career assessment, transfer assistance, and cultural enrichment opportunities. All Academic Support Services are housed in the Bowman Building, and all students are encouraged to take advantage of the services as an essential part of their educational experiences at Lamar Community College.

Learning Support Services & TRiO

Located on the lower floor of the Bowman Building, LCC’s Learning Support Services and TRiO provide tutoring, personal and academic counseling, career assessment and counseling, transfer assistance, and crisis intervention referrals to LCC students free of charge. These services ensure that students are successful throughout their LCC careers and in all aspects of college life.

A large portion of these services are funded under an annual Federal TRiO grant intended to increase retention, persistence, good academic standing, transfer, and graduation rates. In addition, First Generation Scholarships and Grants are available to eligible participants. For information about services provided or eligibility requirements, students are encouraged to contact TRIO/ Learning Support Services at 719.336.1528.

Developmental Skills

LCC offers developmental skills instruction in reading, writing, math, and study strategies. Students enter at various levels, based on assessment recommendations or personal choice. Developmental skills are taught tas credit-bearing courses. These courses do not apply toward satisfying degree or certificate requirements. See Academic Affairs , Grades and Grade Reports for more information.

Disability Services

It is recognized that in order to maximize opportunities for success, some students must receive benefit from reasonable accommodations in response to documented disabilities. In order to arrange for such accommodations, please provide documentation and request services at least three weeks prior to the time services are needed. For more information, contact Special Populations at 719.336.1533.

GED Testing Services

LCC’s Learning Support Services provides testing services to individuals interested in completing their General Educational Development (GED) test. Interested individuals should contact the LCC Testing Center  at 719.336.1538 to schedule an assessment time. 

Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center is a federally-funded TRiO grant program that assists first-generation and low income individuals in gaining access to higher education.  Program staff members make college less intimidating by providing the following services:

  • Assistance in completing admission and financial aid applications
  • Information about scholarship opportunities
  • Assistance with student loan default rehabilitation
  • FAFSA workshops
  • Information on managing student finances

All services are free. Contact the Educational Opportunity Center at 719.336.1588 to assist with the initial steps toward a college education.

Learning Resource Center/Library

The Learning Resource Center is an integral part of the instructional process at LCC. Traditional library services, as well as electronic research options are available on a schedule designed to meet the needs of students, faculty and the community. For more information, contact 719.336.1541.

Tutoring Services

Learning Support Services provides tutoring assistance to all students in most subject areas. In addition to assisting students with specific course-related needs, trained tutors work with students to build and strengthen study skills. They are available on a one-on-one or group basis. Students are encouraged to utilize tutoring services at no charge; no appointments are necessary. For more information or locations contact LCC’s tutor coordinator at 719.336.1535.