SY Student Learning Center
Sylvania Library 140 | 971-722-4540 | Lab Coordinator: Maryanne Havea
English Coordinator: Laurel Spillum | Math Coordinator: Heiko Spoddeck
We are an informal, open study area, with the added benefit of tutoring assistance. Tutoring is free for PCC students and is primarily done on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have a computer lab (PCs only) and offer English and Math self-paced classes.
Fall, Winter, and Spring Term Hours:
We are open week 1 through Tuesday of Finals week. Friday and Saturday tutoring begins week 2.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-8pm | 9am-3pm | 10am-3pm |
Summer Term Hours:
During Summer 2013, we will be open June 24th - August 28th.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-2pm | 10am-7pm | 10am-7pm | 10am-2pm |
- Student Learning Center Policies
- Before visiting the Student Learning Center, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these simple policies.
- Feedback
- Please give us your feedback by filling out our online feedback form.
Math Center
The Math Center provides drop-in and online tutoring in math, statistics, and accounting. Self-paced credit and non-credit math classes are offered for MTH 20, 60, and 65.
English Skills Center
The English Skills Center is a resource for students looking to improve their writing, reading, and communication skills. The center offers self-paced English courses, a wide variety of workshops, a drop-in English conversation group, the English Conversation Partner Program, and an online list of resources to help students perfect their language skills.
COMPASS Placement Test Preparation
- COMPASS Test Review Packet
(entire packet, for single part see below)
- Give feedback for the COMPASS Test Review Packet - Please provide feedback about the packet so we can improve this resource. Thank you.
- General Information
- Reading Review
- Writing Review
- Math Review
- Flyer for distribution of the COMPASS Test Review Packet
- Need more information? Contact the English Coordinator Laurel Spillum or the Math Coordinator Heiko Spoddeck.
Free Workshops
During fall, winter, and spring terms, we offer free workshops in the Student Learning Center and at other locations on Sylvania Campus.
Additional Services
- Computer lab with Microsoft Office, Ultimate Speed Reading, American Speechsounds, QuickBooks, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, and many other useful programs.
- Conference/quiet room
- Scanner
- English videos