THE UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER
Westside Hall, first floor
910.962.7857
www.uncw.ulc
The University Learning Center’s (ULC) mission is to help students become successful, independent learners. Tutoring at the ULC is NOT remediation: the ULC offers a different type of learning opportunity for those students who want to increase the quality of their education. ULC services are free to all UNCW students and include the following:
--Learning Services (Basic Studies) http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/tutoring.htm
--Study Skills http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/study.htm
--Supplemental Instruction http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/si.htm
--Writing Services http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/writing.htm
ULC operating hours: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/hours.htm
ULC Identity Statement and Vision: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/ULS-About.htm
THE UNIVERSITY LEARNING CENTER
Westside Hall, first floor
910.962.7857
www.uncw.ulc
The University Learning Center’s (ULC) mission is to help students become successful, independent learners. Tutoring at the ULC is NOT remediation: the ULC offers a different type of learning opportunity for those students who want to increase the quality of their education. ULC services are free to all UNCW students and include the following: Learning Services, Math Services, Study Skills, Supplemental Instruction, and Writing Services.
The ULC’s hours are shorter at the beginning of the semester, during exams, and during the summer (see our website for details: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/hours.htm), but typically the ULC is open:
Sunday 2pm – 9pm
Monday – Thursday 8am – 9pm
Friday 8am – 5pm
Students now schedule their own appointments online through our website: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/onlineappointment.html
The Math Lab, Supplemental Instruction sessions and Writing Lab are drop-in only.
Learning Services
Learning Services provides content tutoring for most basic studies classes. At Learning Services, qualified UNCW students are trained to work effectively with other UNCW students and support them in achieving their academic goals. We like to say that our goal is to tutor ourselves out of a job. This philosophy translates into a tutoring practice that integrates what to study with how to study, thereby fostering independent learning and developing skills that will transfer to other courses.
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/tutoring.htm
Study Skills
The ULC provides support for students seeking to develop their academic skills, strategies, and goals. This support is offered individually and can focus on any relevant issue identified by the student or through a diagnostic inventory. Study skills assistance is free and available to any UNCW student at any level.
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/study.htm
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of peer-led group review sessions designed to help students succeed in historically difficult courses. In the SI session, the SI Leader facilitates students as they collaborate on reviewing lecture notes, discussing textbook reading assignments, and reviewing for tests. SI Leaders attend class regularly, are available as a resource to students, and can update the class about schedule changes, etc. As a group they strengthen learning skills, build community, network with other students, develop good study habits, and master content.
http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/si.htm
Writing Services
All writers need readers, and the more readers you have while drafting a paper, the better your paper can become. Writing Services provides experienced peer readers for all UNCW students as they develop and improve their writing skills. Writing Services are not remedial, but designed for all student writers who want to improve their papers. Students can get help with their writing in three ways:
1. The Writing Center (WE1003) provides one-on-one writing consultations led by faculty recommended peer writing tutors who are trained to help students identify areas to improve and develop specific revision plans. Visit our website to schedule an appointment: http://www.uncw.edu/writing.htm
2. Students can also receive electronic response to their developing papers through our Online Writing & Learning (OWL) program. Visit our website for a variety of writing resources: handouts, guides, useful links, and the Online Consultation link: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/owl.htm
3. Students can drop-in at our Writing Lab (WE 1003) for help with quick questions about their developing papers. The Writing Lab is staffed with a writing tutor, and has a few computers and other writing resources for students. Check out the Writing Lab schedule here: http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/uls/writinglab.html