Learning Support assists students in developing study skills necessary for success in associate degree, diplomas, and/or technical certificate of credit programs. The Learning Support department acknowledges individual differences and provides opportunities for each person to seek fulfillment of his/her education goals. Learning Support Services offers the following:

• Free Tutoring in English, math, reading and basic computer skills
• Skills Tutor web-based application
• STEPS program
• COMPASS test preparation

Tutoring

The tutoring lab is located in the Student Success Center next to Building C on the main campus. Our tutors have more than 40 years of classroom experience and are committed to assisting WGTC students with English, math, reading, and basic computer skills. Tutoring services are available free of charge.

Students are welcome to visit the Student Success Center for assistance in their coursework or Asset preparation sessions. The tutors are experienced in helping students who might need that extra bit of help understanding the material being presented in the classroom. A wide variety of instructional equipment and materials are available to those students who need help in these classes.

Hundreds of West Georgia Technical College students have already taken advantage of this tutor service and most of them have shown marked improvement in their performance in the classroom. All students are encouraged to utilize this free service in order to maximize their educational experience and to enhance their marketable job skills.

Tutors are available at various times during the week. Current schedules are posted around campus and at the Student Success Center. More information about our tutors and their availability can be found below.

Skills Tutor

Skills Tutor is a web-based tutoring program that refreshes or improves core academic skills in Reading, Writing, Language, and math. Accessible from anywhere and at anytime internet access is available, Skills Tutor can be used by the student with minimal guidance. The student’s progress is monitored by an easy-to-use management system.

BetterReader

BetterReader is a web-based tutoring program that refreshes core academic skills in Reading. Accessible from anywhere and at anytime internet access is available, BetterReader can be used by the student with minimal guidance. Practice is the only way anyone can become a better reader - and this web site provides a unique way for students to practice their reading skills in a self-paced, non-threatening, highly motivating environment.

Resource Materials

The Student Success Center is also home to extensive resources that provide students assistance with test taking, research, writing research papers and essays.

STEPS program

The STEPS program pairs every student with a mentor from the WGTC faculty and staff, each of whom is committed to the success of every student. As a new student on our campus, we are especially interested in providing the Support, Training, and Encouragement needed to increase your academic Performance to the level necessary for achievement of Success.

West Georgia Technical College Learning Support Services (LSS) provides programs and services designed to give every student a chance at academic success. LSS is truly laying a foundation for success.

For more information about any of the programs provided through
Learning Support Services, contact:

Kim Crockett 706.845.4323, x3527 kcrockett@westgatech.edu