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KBC Learning Resource Center

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The KBC LRC is committed to supporting and guiding students as they strive to reach the highest standards of academic success.
The KBC Learning Resource Center is the ideal location for Homer-based students to gather and study together.

Learning Resource Center Services

The KBC Learning Resource Center, located in Bayview Hall, is open to all students.

Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Services offered include:

  • Individualized tutoring
  • Computer lab with 6 computers
  • Group study area
  • Dictionaries, handbooks, and thesauruses
  • Whiteboard for working problems
  • Calculators
  • Test proctoring

Pioneer Hall also has a large computer lab open until 7:00 pm Monday-Thursday. On Fridays, it is open until 5:30 p.m. 

KBC’s library, a quiet study space, is located in Pioneer Hall and many library resources can be found there. 

 LRC Writing Lab

KBC Writing Specialist, Caroline Venuti, offers assistance in using APA, MLA, and CES formats. Students can prepare by:

  • Bringing the assignment
  • Reviewing writing 
  • Bringing questions

Hours: Monday - Thursday  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Other Academic Resources

LRC Math Lab

KBC Math Specialist, Duncan Wanamaker, offers students assistance with particular math problems by helping them understand concepts and independently solve problems. Students are asked to be prepared for their time for their tutoring sessions by: 

  • Attempting the problem
  • Writing down questions
  • Bringing assignments and textbooks
  • Asking questions 
  • Then reviewing, studying and explaining

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m

Other Math Resources

LRC Testing Center

The Learning Resource Center provides test proctoring at its Testing Center, where students and community members can take exams for online courses, national and state licensure, industry and professional certifications, and UA distance-delivered classes. Accuplacer and ALEKS placement tests are available as well as CLEP exams (credit by examination).

Call 907-235-1601 to make a testing appointment. Advanced appointments are required. 

Contact Info

Duncan Wanamaker
Math Learning Specialist
Duncan Wanamaker
dewanamaker@alaska.edu
9072351608
Campus: Kachemak Bay Campus Web page
Caroline Venuti
Learning Resource Center Coordinator / Writing Specialist
Caroline Venuti
cmvenuti@alaska.edu
9072351608
Campus: Kachemak Bay Campus Web page
Michelle Waclawski
ABE Coordinator/Instructor
Michelle Waclawski
mvwaclawski@alaska.edu
9072351602
Campus: Kachemak Bay Campus Web page
Christine Godfrey
Testing Center and Administrative Assistant
Christine Godfrey
clgodfrey@alaska.edu
9072351601
Campus: Kachemak Bay Campus Web page