Academic Assistance

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The Academic Achievement Center houses a variety of programs and services that supports the adjustment to college and the academic success of students.

The Learning Assistance Services offered in the Academic Achievement Center are designed by faculty and staff to support students’ academic success throughout their college careers. Services strive to teach skills and strategies that enable each student to become an independent and active learner. Learning assistance is available each weekday and some evenings. Please visit individual links to learn about available services and current hours of availability.

Learning Assistance Services-Study and Research

LASSR’s mission is to support students in acknowledging their intellectual capabilities and desire to experience the full benefits of college life. We draw from the prevailing research in effective literacy practices and our personal experiences to model and scaffold the study and research strategies essential to success. In recognizing that each learner is an individual with a unique way of learning, we support students in building self-awareness and self-confidence in their growth toward academic independence.

The Writing Studio

BSC Writing consultants help students develop, organize, and workshop college papers in all disciplines and in all stages of completion. The BSC Writing Studio is not an editing service; our philosophy is to help students become better writers, and, where possible, to help students develop greater competency and fluency in the craft. Average consultation times are 30 minutes and students should plan on making appointments.

Mathematics Services

Mathematics Services at  the AAC offers students a comfortable, supportive and low stress environment for studying mathematics.  Enthusiastic, friendly tutors encourage collaboration and answer questions while students work in groups or alone on homework or review for tests.  This is a walk-in service; there is no need to schedule tutoring sessions in advance.

Second Language Services

BSC Second Language Services include services for English as a Second Language students and native speaking students who study foreign languages. We offer a variety of programs supporting language learning at various stages of proficiency.

ESL Services

Both resident non-native speaking students and international students are welcome to utilize BSC ESL services, including our assessment sessions, walk-in tutoring, Telephone Buddies' and Conversation Partners' programs. For more information on ESL services, job opportunities and self-study online resources, please go to http://www.bridgew.edu/Depts/ESL/. You can also contact Dr. Julia Stakhnevich at jstakhnevich@bridgew.edu.

Foreign Language Tutoring

The Foreign Language Tutoring Service in the Academic Achievement Center recruits peer tutors to assist students in succeeding in many of the foreign language courses offered at the college. Students seeking foreign language tutors should ask for Manuela or Berta at the front desk of the AAC.

Tutoring Central

The Content Tutoring Service in the Academic Achievement Center recruits peer tutors to assist students in succeeding in many of the General Education Requirement courses. Students seeking content tutors should visit the AAC. Content tutors are department approved.

Click here for the Peer Tutor Training Program schedule, 2009-2010 academic year
 

Communications Lab

The Communication Lab at Bridgewater State College is dedicated to helping students become more skilled and confident speakers. Students are assisted in the preparation, practice, taping and review of oral presentations. The Communication Lab provides cooperative learning with peer tutors to coach students in a supportive environment. Tutors focus on the nature of the assignment, the concerns of the student, and the focus of the speech. Peer tutors assist with all stages of oral assignments including topic choice, research, outlining, and rehearsal of the presentation.


 

Last Modified: March 31, 2009