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Learning Center

Diane Taylor, Coordinator
Room 153
(907) 262-0327
FAX: (907) 262-0398

Contact the Learning Center at
907-262-0327

The Learning Center will close May 22, 2009 and
re-open with limited hours on Monday, Aug. 3.
All testing services will be provided by:
Campus Services 907-262-0330

Evening hours vary and are posted at the Learning Center
Closed on Sundays, holidays and whenever the KPC campus is closed

Looking for a place to start? Come to the Learning Center!

The Learning Center offers support services for learners through nearly every stage of their academic career. Services include:

• Peer Tutoring
• Group Study Area
• Computers and typewriter for student use
• Testing room for make-up or alternative testing
• Audio-visual academic support materials
• Tutoring in academic subjects

In addition to all these services, the Learning Center also offers comfortable environment for students, faculty members, and community members to study for classes or improve academic skills. Come in for a cup of coffee and pick up a newspaper and relax!

"ACCUPLACER" Testing
Assessment (ACCUPLACER) testing focuses on the basic skill areas of reading, writing, and math. These tests are not graded; the score is used solely to assist the student in selecting appropriate courses. Admission to a degree or certificate program requires completion of the ACCUPLACER test. Students must have the ACCUPLACER placement results prior to registering for mathematics, reading, speech, and/or written composition courses. The Learning Center (262-0327) coordinates all ACCUPLACER activity on the Kenai River Campus. ACCUPLACER Assessment is recommended for all students.

Spring 2009 Free Math Help!
Basic Math through Calculus

With: Angela Richardson, MS Mathematical Sciences

Location: The Learning Center, Room 153

For more information call 262-0327 or email Angela Richardson

Adult Basic Education
The Learning Center, in collaboration with Proliteracy Worldwide, the Orton Dyslexia Society, the Alaska Adult Education Association, Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), AmeriCorps National Service Program and the College Learning and Reading Association, offers free Adult Basic Education, including GED preparation and testing, English as a Second Language instruction, and Literacy training.

Basic skills refresher courses are FREE and participants can register anytime. Our sites include KPC, Kenai, Ninilchik and Tyonek. Students can upgrade skills for personal or employment needs. Traditional subjects include math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. Life-coping skills are also offered. Free seminars have included such topics as "Life After Public Assistance" and "Dyslexia--The Hidden Handicap."

Disabled Student Services
KPC students with documented temporary or permanent disabilities, including learning and physical disabilities, receive specialized support services which can include: note takers, test accommodations, readers, adaptive equipment, sign language interpreters, mobility aids and specialized tutoring. Referrals can be made through local agencies, Student Services or by self-referral.

Tutor Training, 262-0327
Tutor training includes Beginning, Advanced, and Master Certification from the College Reading and Learning Associations (CRLA). On-campus tutors may assist their peers in academic courses, Adult Basic Education, or English as a Second Language. Tutors may also tutor in public schools.

Testing, Distance Education and Correspondence, 262-0327
The Learning Center supports many of the testing needs of the University and also serves the community as a testing site for many national tests, which are used for admission, gaining college credit, and professional certification. The Learning Center is the designated proctor site for UAA Distance Education courses, including distance delivered courses from KPC. Questions regarding proctoring services may be directed to Test Proctor. Student and Faculty resources, along with an online proctor form for UAA courses, may be found at the following links:

Student Proctor Form

Faculty Resources

Do you have questions regarding test proctoring services for courses outside the UAA system?

If you are a student taking a course outside the UAA system, such as UAF or UAS, or any other campus outside Alaska, no problem! Complete a Proctor Request Form from your University’s Distance Ed Department and return it to the Learning Center, Room 153, to the attention of Pam McDermott, Test Examiner. If you have any questions, contact us at (907)262-0327. Or email Testing Services.

Proctor fees are assessed for tests outside the University of Alaska system.

Are you an instructor outside the UAA System, such as UAS or UAF, needing to arrange proctored exams? Once you have approved us as a test site for your student, test information can be delivered to Testing Services. Test information must be received no later than a week prior to the test date.

Additional information can be provided by contacting the Learning Center at the above contact numbers.

Family Reading Center, 262-0329
The center was established in 1994 and is staffed by AmeriCorps to promote family literacy. The “Read to Your Baby” project is the primary focus of the Family Reading Center and is supported by local fundraising events throughout the year, as well as donations by local service clubs.

Literacy Program, 262-0327
The KPC Literacy Program (which includes ABE, GED, and ESL programs) is an accredited affiliate of Proliteracy Worldwide. We provide free tutoring to individuals wanting to improve their reading and writing skills. Community volunteers are trained as tutors.

English as a Second Language, 262-0327
ESL instruction is available to non-speakers of English as well as those who do not speak English well. Students learn English for daily communication and work. Reading skills are not a requirement for these classes. Instruction is open enrollment and individualized. These courses are free, and participants can register anytime.

GED - General Education Development, 262-0327
Free instruction and testing are provided for students who wish to earn a high school equivalency diploma from the Alaska State Department of Education. Individual, group and some computerized instruction are available. Students may prepare for the test by:

• Individual tutoring
• Joining a GED study group
• Borrowing GED study material
• Using computer tutorials and practice tests

Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The OWL at Kenai Peninsula College offers KPC students writing resources, and the opportunity to submit writing assignments for feedback from our OWL tutor, or ask writing-related questions.

Learning Center Links:

http://www.proliteracy.org (Proliteracy Worldwide)

http://americorps.org/ (AmeriCorps)

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