academics at albright

Welcome to the Albright College
Academic Learning Center (ALC)

 

General Information

The Academic Learning Center provides all Albright students with the opportunity to enhance their academic careers.  The Peer Tutoring Program, Academic Skills Workshops, and Writing Center each offer students avenues to succeed at a higher level in their coursework while attending Albright.  The ALC is also committed to helping students through one-on-one academic consultation, and in conjunction with students’ academic advisors, helps to provide an avenue to academic planning and success.  The staff of the ALC works closely with students, faculty, and College administration from all units on campus to improve the academic experience of all students while at Albright College.  

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About the ALC

Summer 2008 Hours:

Monday – Friday 
8:00a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walk-Ins are always welcome, but consultation with the Director is also available by appointment.

Address: B-07 (basement) Administration Building
Phone: 610-921-7662
Fax: 610-929-6703
Email: academiclearningcenter@albright.edu

Director
April R. Fitzpatrick

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ALC Services Available for all Albright Students:

 

  • Tutoring (Free to Albright Students)
    - Individual Tutoring
    - Group Tutor Sessions
    - Walk-in Office Hours
    - Email Address: tutorrequest@albright.edu
    - Phone:  610-921-7662
  • Writing Center
    - Thesis or main Idea
    - Organization/Argument
    - Development/Evidence
    - Style/Diction
    - Grammar/Mechanics
    - Email Address: writingcenter@alb.edu
    - Phone: 610-921-7540
   
  • Skills Workshops

Examples of sessions scheduled throughout the semester:

- Time management
- Study skills
- Library research
- Test anxiety
- The importance of sleep
- Dealing with Stress at College
- What’s your learning style?
- Effective note taking
- Reading and remembering
- Conquering group work
- Learning to concentrate