Learning Centres
Our mission is to provide students with the supports to encourage learning excellence, which is the theme of our Learning Centres model which provides students with general, complementary, integrated and embedded supports.
For students, the four Kwantlen Learning Centres are facilities where any Kwantlen student can find individualized learning assistance and assessments, help with study skills and learning strategies, and free one-to-one and small group tutoring in a range of writing, math and content areas. Print and electronic resources are also available.
New in 2012 is our online tutoring program where students can access help from home, work or school. Access to this support is through the Learning Centres website, where students can also find a range of complementary support services and programs.
We have over 100 peer tutors and academic coaches who provide the peer support that students find empowering as they grapple with transitions to university life and challenges in coursework from time to time. The Learning Centres also attract faculty tutors who work alongside staff in the Learning Centres to provide additional support for students and mentoring to our peer tutors and coaches.
The Learning Centre peer leaders also provide support for students through the PASS Program - Peer Assisted Study Sessions - that are arranged for high risk courses in consultation with faculty and academic departments. Students in this program appreciate the guidance that a peer who has been successful in the targeted courses can provide as they study in a group situation.
As well students can participate in Sensational Study Skills Saturdays and Exam Jams which occur throughout the Fall and Spring semesters to provide students with timely assistance with learning improvement or strategies to enhance academic skills. Please check the Learning Centre website for schedules and workshops.
The Academic Boost Camps that occur twice a year are also well attended by students. These one day camps are specially developed for students who need to boost their skills and results as they persist in their studies through to graduation. Check the website for current sessions and to register for these.
For faculty and students we have Learning Strategists who can consult on learning issues that are identified in classes. Such consultations may result in tailored workshops, resource development to aid student learning, strategy development to embed in particular sections of coursework that will help students adapt their techniques to get the best from their learning experience.
To book an appointment go to tlc.kwantlen.ca or kwantlen.ca/learningcentres or contact staff directly at:
| Cloverdale | 604.598.6044 | Library | |
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| Langley | 604.599.3444 | tlclangley@kwantlen.ca | Room 2070 |
| Richmond | 604.599.3454 | tlcrichmond@kwantlen.ca | Library 1100 |
| Surrey | 604.599.2437 | tlcsurrey@kwantlen.ca | Library A1650 |