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Oregon Daily Emerald - Thursday, September 28,2000 - 3a ALS offers variety of services to students, staff ■ Academic Learning Services assists students seeking better grades this term By Brooke Ross Oregon Daily Emerald If classes are already becoming too stressful, students can take ad vantage of tutoring services through a number of programs, in cluding Academic Learning Ser vices. Located in room 68 PLC, the center offers everything from tutor ing to test preparations. Sophomore psychology major Rufina Miranda is no stranger to ALS and has used its services to help her tackle difficult assign ments and boost her grades in the past. ( ( [ALS] definitely helped me because it's not just a friend helping you. It gives me a reason to work harder. Rufina Miranda sophomore, psychology "The center made it easier to work on my Writing 121 essays last year," she said. Miranda plans to visit the center this fall for help in her math class because she said she benefited from the assistance she received last year. "It definitely helped me because it’s not just a friend helping you," Miranda said. "It gives me a reason to work harder." ALS offers a number of services to both undergraduate and gradu ate students as well as faculty. Among the options offered are tu tors in French, Spanish, chemistry and physics courses. ALS also con ducts free drop-in math and writ ing labs. The math lab is staffed with department majors and grad uate students, and writing lab staff members have taught writing courses at post-secondary levels. "It's a comprehensive learning center," said Kim Lilley, ALS office manager and tutorial supervisor. Lilley said she makes sure stu dents are properly matched with tutors, and she also works closely with the Small Group Tutorials, another tutoring option. Small Group Tutorials are de signed for students who prefer group assistance rather than one on-one help. Groups consist of up to six students, and are offered for science, math and foreign language courses. "It is a very solid program," Lil ley said. Small Group Tutorials meet for two hours every week and cost $80 per course. For students who need help with subjects that are not high in demand, ALS can still help. Through its registry of tutors, ALS provides students with informa tion for hiring private tutors. "We always provide a resource," Lilley said. Other opportunities for academ ic support include Student Sup port Services and the McNair Scholars Program. These two serv ices offer broad academic assis tance. Student Support Services is specifically designed to help non traditional students earn their bachelor’s degrees, and the McNair Scholars Program helps students Kevin Calame Emerald Claudia Le receives math tutoring from Doug Hintz Wednesday at Academic Learning Services in room 68 PLC. Students can receive academic assistance both individually and in small groups. prepare for graduate school. Faculty and graduate students can also benefit from ALS. The Teaching Effectiveness Program is offered to University staff. The pro gram offers many ways for profes sors, graduate students and univer sity departments to improve their teaching methods through work shops. Qualified students seeking em ployment are welcome to apply at ALS. "We are always looking for tu tors," said ALS office assistant Kalindi Devi-Dasi. Prospective tutors can pick up applications in the ALS office and must include credible references and an academic transcript. All ALS tutors are paid. In addition to these services, the center also offers test preparations for the LSAT, the CBEST, the MCAT and the GRE/GMAT. ALS is open Monday througf Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For addi tional information, visit its wet site at http://darkwing.uoregon edu/~als/. Give Another Couple the Joy of Parenthood Consider being an Egg Donor Healthy Women 21-32 years of age Non-Smokers Limited Time Commitment Compensation Provided $2,500 Call: OHSU (503) 418-5333 OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution the Emerald For more information about freelancing for the Oregon Daily Emerald call 346-5511. we'll push you to the [edge], then tell you to jump. You know it’s in you. The desire to go farther. To start where others stop. It’s why you should consider Army ROTC. It’s a class where you’ll face unique challenges while developing skills like how to think on your feet and be a good leader. Register today. And hold on tight. ARMY ROIC Unlike any other college course you can take. Call LTC Bob Elliott at 346-ROTC or email: army@oregon.uoregon.edu
