About the Learning Center
The Learning Center is part of University College, which offers student-centered programs and services that enhance students’ success. The Learning Center offers free tutoring for many courses, writing, and study skills.
Testing accommodations for students with disabilities are available for students who have received the appropriate documentation from Disability Services. Tests may be administered in the Learning Center.
Supplemental Instruction is available in select courses during the academic year (SI is not available during the summer semester). If you have an SI leader for your course, that person will provide students with information the first week of school regarding weekly study sessions.
Mission
The mission of the Learning Center is to enhance the academic success of Ball State University students by providing free peer tutoring (in-person and online), Supplemental Instruction, and testing accommodations for students with disabilities. In addition, the Learning Center serves as a scholarly pre-professional experience for undergraduate and graduate student employees. Finally, the Learning Center strives to impact the extended university community through collaboration with faculty and staff and through outreach programs.
The Learning Center employs best practices in tutor and SI leader training to accommodate and empower Ball State University’s student population. We are committed to a learning environment that provides every student with student success services that best fit their unique needs as learners, as individuals, and as members of distinct communities.
Goals
Maintain the University’s commitment to the promotion of student success by providing academic assistance through peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, testing accommodations for students with disabilities, and program development which pertains to specific classes as well as broader academic skills.
- Develop in each student the skills necessary for the attainment of academic, career, and life goals.
- Contribute to the retention rate of first-year students.
- Contribute to the four-year graduation rate of first-year students.
- Continue professional training of the professional and student staff so that current theories, research, and teaching strategies are implemented within the program.
- Guide students to reach their academic potential while realizing the benefits of academic collaboration.
- Train student staff to respect each student's background and to provide each student with the student success services that best fit their unique needs and lived experiences.