The Learning Center & Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center

1. The Learning Center & Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center General Meeting and Training 2012– 2013

2. TLC Goals • Support Instructional needs • Educational Resources • Support Student Success • Promote learner independence • Provide Access to Technology • Increase skills and knowledge • Provide Testing Services • College/system/community

3. Welcome & Introduction • Introductions • HKATC • Office • Reading • Writing • Math • ESL TLC Web Address: www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/tlc

4. Learning Center Services Services we provide: • Tutoring • Make-up testing • Educational Resources • Placement Testing (HKATC) • Distance Education test proctoring (HKATC) • Ed Tech/ Computer Access and Internet Access

5. TLC Operations • Organization Chart –HawCC -VCAA • Goal for Tutoring- Help Students Succeed as Independent Learners • Tutoring Policy - see Web site • Who do we serve? HawCC/UHH • UH System (Student, faculty, Staff) • Community Testing (HKATC) • In case of Emergency - see Web site • Evacuation Procedures – see Web site • Policy and Procedures - see Web site • Communication: E-Mail Account, Mail box, bulletin board

6. Reminders for TLC Staff • Ask students to sign-in/out • Staff sign in/out if not working • Copy Machine- TLC use only; see office staff for copies • Homework on duty not allowed (help and learn other areas) • Break Area - Please keep clean • Keep noise level down (4 feet)

7. Reminders Continued • Phones - limit personal calls to 3 minutes • Absenteeism/lateness - please call the Office • No make-up hours will be allowed • Turn OFF Cell phones. • Update your personal information • No food or drinks in lab area

8. General Duties and Responsibilities A. Coordinator - All TLC /HKATC • Oversee all Centers Activities/Facilities/personnel • Program Planning /Development • Budget • Learning Skills • Computers • Tutor Training - CRLA Certification

9. Responsibilities continued Office Manager - All office procedures 1. Student Clerks - check in/out, statistics, Information, make up testing TLC Ed. Specialist – English tutoring and General TLC support Center Manager & Ed. Specialist– Hale Kea Advancement and Testing Center 1. All Testing Activities – Placement, Make up, Dist. Ed. Community 2. Facilities 3. Budget/Payroll records

10. Responsibilities continued Area Coordinators • Area tutors/schedules • Area services • Area curriculum • Area training/evaluations • Liaison to faculty

11. Responsibilities continued Student Tutors - “Proactive Approach” seek out and help Students, Faculty, Staff • Integrate Learning Skills when tutoring to promote independence • Orient new students to the Center • Assist disable and handicap • Familiarize yourself with other areas • Help at the front desk if requested • Help keep the Center neat & clean

12. Tutors continued • Assist students w/ Study Skill resources and computer programs • Assist students with computer questions • Help enforce rules of the Center • Read Tutor Handbook (There’s one at the web site and the tutor page on Laulima.)

13. College Reading Learning Association (CRLA) • Internationally recognized • Tutor Certification • Information at HIL Learning Center on Laulima

14. General Information • Announcements • Tutoring begins August 31 • New tutors check with Betty about your start date. Coming up Next… • CRLA Certification • Online Tutor Orientation/training • Tutor Assessment Rubric • Area Meetings

15. Thank you for Attending Have a happy and productive semester. If there are any questions, come and see me. Aloha, Gwen Kimura Interim TLC Coordinator