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2-STUDENT SERVICES<br />

Chapter 2<br />

CHAPTER TWO: STUDENT SERVICES<br />

ACADEMIC SERVICES & RESOURCES<br />

<strong>Academic</strong> services are provided to support the student learning<br />

process and to assist student success in courses and programs.<br />

Such services include, but are not limited to, study skills workshops,<br />

academic advising, library research workshops, writing tutorials,<br />

mentoring programs, career profiling, and a peer-tutoring service.<br />

Some of these services are centralized in “The Learning Centre,”<br />

as noted below.<br />

THE LEARNING CENTRE<br />

(Disability Services/Writing Lab/Math Lab/Peer Tutoring /Learning<br />

Strategies/Assistive Technology )<br />

Coordinator: Barb Muio, Ext. 4221<br />

learning@algomau.ca<br />

Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist:<br />

Raquel Lehto, B.A., B.Ed., Ext. 4225<br />

DISABILITY SERVICES<br />

Algoma University places emphasis on meeting the needs of all<br />

of its students. The University strives to ensure that all future<br />

developments accommodate those with special needs, including<br />

physical and learning disabilities, aiming to ensure a rich and full<br />

participation in university life by all students. To discuss your needs<br />

confidentially, contact Barb Muio, Disability Services Coordinator,<br />

directly or by email barb.muio@algomau.ca.<br />

LEARNING STRATEGIES/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY<br />

The Learning Strategist is available to all students to help improve<br />

their time management skills, reading, notetaking, study habit, etc.<br />

and will introduce students to assistive technology. To access this<br />

service, please email raquel.lehto@algomau.ca.<br />

WRITING AND MATH LABS<br />

The Writing and Math Labs are a free service available to all students.<br />

The Writing Lab Instructor will meet with you one-on-one in a friendly<br />

environment to assist you with essay planning, to review written work<br />

with you, and to provide assistance with specific writing problems.<br />

The Math Lab is open to all students who need help with calculations,<br />

theories and formulas. For more information contact the Learning<br />

Centre (learning@algomau.ca).<br />

PEER TUTORING<br />

Learning from someone who has been recommended by a faculty<br />

member for the position of “peer tutor” is one way of increasing your<br />

understanding of challenging course material. The tutoring program<br />

provides individual and small-group tutoring for many courses. Our<br />

peer tutors are full-time senior students who have received 75% or<br />

greater in the course(s) they are tutoring. Students can receive 6<br />

hours of free tutoring per course per semester.<br />

TRANSITION TO POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM<br />

This program is a free three-day transition to post-secondary<br />

program for recent high school graduates attending university in<br />

the new academic year. The aim of this program is to introduce<br />

students to campus and university life and prepare students for the<br />

educational journey ahead. For more information contact Raquel<br />

Lehto Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist.<br />

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE<br />

ESL@Algoma<br />

English for <strong>Academic</strong> Purposes Office: Dr. Hanna Lin, Ph.D.<br />

Ext. 1035 or hanna.lin@algomau.ca or esl@algomau.ca<br />

Algoma University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) is a<br />

university-preparatory, non-credit program available to students who<br />

have met academic admission requirements, but require proof of<br />

language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL) to begin degree program studies.<br />

It is also available to learners who do not have English as their first<br />

language, but wish to upgrade language skills or study ESL for a<br />

short study period. There are five levels of ESL; students are tested to<br />

determine entry level. Once a student successfully completes Level<br />

Five with an overall average of 70% or higher, he or she is eligible<br />

to commence degree program studies. ESL@Algoma integrates all<br />

key language skills including grammar, writing, reading, listening,<br />

speaking and pronunciation into the curriculum with a specific focus<br />

on authentic learning.<br />

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES (non-credit)<br />

ENGL 0001*: Foundation: non-credit, pre-academic English<br />

as a Second Language<br />

This course is an introduction to the basic elements of the English<br />

language. Emphasis will be placed on functional vocabulary,<br />

grammar, and basic written and spoken language. Pronunciation<br />

and specialized attention to oral language will also be covered.<br />

This introductory level prepares for the upper levels of pre-academic<br />

English and/or the required English “survival” skills. No prerequisite;<br />

this is a beginner-level course intended for students with limited<br />

knowledge of English. (SEM)<br />

ENGL 0002*: Intermediate I: non-credit, pre-academic English<br />

as a Second Language<br />

In this class students learn English conversation in everyday<br />

situations. For each function, students learn the appropriate<br />

grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help them listen, speak,<br />

and write. Students will listen to audio and video tapes that will model<br />

dialogues for them. Students will write about the themes and read<br />

their compositions to their classmates. Students will participate<br />

in pairs and small group work to give them more time to practice<br />

speaking. The language lab offers students additional time to listen<br />

to taped materials and to make recordings of their speech for playback.<br />

Emphasis is placed on providing the basic skills to solving<br />

language challenges through resources, instruction, and exposure<br />

to diverse activities and language usage. Prerequisite: ENGL 0001<br />

or permission of the Registrar. (SEM)<br />

ENGL 0003*: Intermediate II: non-credit, pre-academic English as<br />

a Second Language<br />

The 0003 integrated classes will focus on themes related to school,<br />

social life, work, and leisure. With these themes, students will<br />

acquire natural and useful language for everyday situations and<br />

purposes. Thorough review of grammar will be used in the context<br />

of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Speaking<br />

skills include pronunciation exercises in the classroom and both<br />

speaking and listening will be practiced in the lab. By reading the<br />

daily newspaper and listening to educational broadcasts, students<br />

will recognize the meaning of words in context and understand the<br />

main ideas. Through small group activities, students will practice<br />

reading, writing, listening and speaking. Prerequisite: ENGL 0002 or<br />

permission of the Registrar. (SEM)<br />

12<br />

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY<br />

www.algomau.ca

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