The Learning Center is here for you!
This is a challenging time, and we want you to know that the Learning Center is here to help and support you in any way we can. Here are some services that we can now provide during this time of online learning.
Mission Statement
The
mission of the Santa Ana College Learning Center is to enhance student academic
success and support classroom instruction across disciplines. The Learning Center staff strives to meet the
needs of students and maximize academic potential by creating an environment that is
academically stimulating and welcoming. They recognize the unique abilities of
each student and promote the Center as a place of equity where everyone has the
opportunity to grow and learn. The
Center offers one-on-one and small group tutoring, workshops, conversation
circles, and customized directed learning activities that reinforce course
content. The Center’s activities enhance what students learn in the classroom
and emphasize the importance of good study habits and the development of skills
for independent and life-long learning.
Service Area Outcomes
Students who visit the Learning Center will report that they have gained confidence and skills to help them become more successful in their college courses.
Students will recognize the Learning Center as a comprehensive academic support hub, identifying specific resources (e.g., workshops, tutoring, DOTAs, conversation circles and study groups) that contribute to their learning goals.
Students who participate in Learning Center activities will show greater overall completion/passing/retention rates in the classes for which they received tutoring at the same level or higher than those students in their classes who did not use the Learning Center.
Upon completing Learning Center activities, students will reflect positively on their experience and report that the skills gained have had a positive impact on their academic success.
Santa Ana College Online Learning Center Code of Conduct
Santa Ana College's learning centers are places where we want everyone to feel welcome. Our faculty, staff and students have a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, and we all have something we can learn from each other. Whether you are attending an online workshop or participating in face-to-face tutoring, it is important that participants treat each other with respect and courtesy and follow some basic guidelines.
Demonstrate patience and understanding. Especially when using technology for online tutoring, there may be glitches or delays as we familiarize ourselves with new systems and ways of learning. In tutoring sessions and workshops, whether they be online or in-person, there will be varying degrees of understanding. Be patient; ask questions; help each other.
Treat others with kindness and respect. We may have differences of opinions but that does not make it acceptable to bully, harass, insult or make personal attacks. We can agree to disagree in a civil manner.
Choose your words wisely. Don't use profanity, racist, sexually inappropriate, or offensive language. Degrading comments about religion, culture, gender or identity will not be tolerated. We want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome in this learning environment.
Respect staff decisions and requests.
We don't want to be in a position to ask anyone to leave a session. Rules, such as the use of face masks, will be enforced. If these guidelines are not followed, you will be asked to leave/ be removed.
