ACADEMIC LEARNING CENTER OUR FOCUS IS YOUR FUTURE Marist College, Library 331 www.marist.edu/academics/alc/ 845.575.3300 September 2014 We Can Help! The Academic Learning Center is here to offer academic support to all Marist students. How do we do that? We have many programs and services that are available throughout your Marist career. Proofreading Having your paper proofread can make a significant difference in your grade. Writing is required in most college classes, not just Writing for College! So how does it work? The ALC offers a FREE walk-in service as well as a FREE online service using iLearn. If your paper is more than 10 pages, please call our office to schedule an appointment. Walk-in Hours: Online Service: Monday – Friday 11:30 – 1:30 pm Library 331 Monday – Thursday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Library 3rd Floor Resource Area • • • • • • • • • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 24 – 48 hour turn around Log in to ilearn.marist.edu Click on the following links: My Workspace Membership Joinable Sites Proofreading Site Join TUTORING SERVICES College courses can be difficult. Don’t be afraid to seek out extra help. Whether it’s to boost your GPA or help you pass, the ALC can assist you! Tutoring is available in most subject areas. Our staff will do their best to accommodate your academic needs. Simply start by filling out a Tutor Request Form in our office, and our Tutor Coordinator will guide you from there. So what does it cost? Some programs on campus offer financial assistance for tutoring. If you are not part of those programs, the fee is $8 per hour. The ALC also offers FREE Review Sessions that may better fit your schedule & your budget! Review Sessions Math Drop-in Tutoring Calculus Monday – Friday Monday & Wednesday Statistics Monday – Friday Tuesday & Thursday 11:00 – 4:00 pm LB330 7:00 – 9:00 pm LB330 11:00 – 4:00 pm 7:00 – 9:00 pm LB330 LB330 Spanish Monday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Micro/Macro Economics Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Accounting Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Organic Chemistry Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Chemistry Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Biology Monday 9:00 – 10:00 pm DN100 DN211 MU3202 DN237 MU3202 DN104 Interested in becoming a tutor? We are always looking for qualified tutors. If you feel you meet the requirements, contact Richard Cusano. Requirements: 3.3 GPA, 30+ credits and a B+ or higher in the course you would like to tutor. Coming Soon Majors & Minors Fair! October 8, 2014 11:30 – 1:30 pm SC 3102 – 3105 Undeclared? Want to speak to someone about your Major? This is the event for you! Check the link below for information on all of the majors and minors at Marist Majors & Minors Book RESOURCES FOR UNDECLARED STUDENTS Exploring Majors & Careers Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:30 – 8:30 pm Student Center 3102 • • • • ARE YOU UNDECLARED? The Academic Learning Center (ALC) and the Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) have many years of experience assisting undeclared students, and we have resources available to help you in your search for the right course of study. Explore Your Personal Interest Learn About Programs at Marist Explore Career Services Programs Narrow Down Your Choices! Sponsored by the Center for Advising & Academic Services (CAAS) and the Academic Learning Center (ALC). ALC 845-575-3300 CAAS 845-575-3500 LOOKING FOR A 1-CREDIT CLASS? WANT TO EXPLORE MAJOR/CAREER OPTIONS? YOU CAN REGISTER NOW! 12438 CRDV105N115 CAREER PLANNING 2:00 – 3:15 PM 10/27/14-12/19/14 R. CUSANO *Note: the beginning date is right after mid-terms* To register for this course, pick up an Add/Drop form at the Registrar’s Office, DN 203 Notes from Career Services - Library 332 FOCUS 2 – An online career exploration program http://www.marist.edu/careerservices/students.html USE YOUR RESOURCES • • Don’t forget to meet with your Advisor! Check your Academic Planner! http://www.marist.edu/academics/advise/pdfs/aap.pdf ALC Staff Jane Fiore, Director Jane.Fiore@marist.edu Kathryn DiCorcia, Linguistics Coordinator Kathryn.Dicorcia@marist.edu Richard Cusano, Tutoring Coordinator Richard.Cusano@marist.edu Elizabeth Mulligan, Secretary Elizabeth.Mulligan@marist.edu