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The Learning Center, located in AD 232, recognizes the complex needs of our diverse student population in both academic and occupational programs. In cooperation with faculty and staff, the Learning Center supports student success by encouraging a variety of learning strategies, elevating students’ confidence, and empowering students to achieve their highest potential. Direct students to this service early in the semester in order to maximize their chances of success. In-person, asynchronous, and remote tutoring is available.
Students also have access to free online tutoring 24/7 through NetTutor. Direct students to select "Free Online Tutoring" on the Canvas toolbar on the left. If you're curious about it, instructors can try it out, too!
The Learning Center additionally hosts a wide range of student workshops. Here's a sampling of recent offerings:
- Keys to College Success #1: Expanding your Brain
- Keys to College Success #2: Learning to Succeed
- Keys to College Success #3: Growth Mindset
- MLA & APA Documentation: Why? When? How?
- MLA & APA Documentation: Why? When? How?
- Academic Honesty: Now with ChatGPT
- Critical Reading of College-Level Texts
- Outlining and Essay Structure: The Fundamentals and Beyond
- Evidence & Expertise - Using the Best Sources for Your Argument
- Paragraph Development: When Your Professor Writes "More Here"
- Summary vs. Analysis
- Avoiding Vague Language
- Quote Integration: How to Pick and Place (The Best) Quotations
Students register for workshops through MyGCC at least one hour before workshops start.