The Learning, Teaching and Research Center
The Learning, Teaching and Research Center (LTRC), located in the library, supports the intellectual life of students and faculty at Vassar. The center is dedicated to helping all Vassar students realize their academic potential, and to supporting all Vassar faculty as researchers and teachers.
The LTRC includes a thriving Writing Center staffed by specially trained peer consultants who work with students on writing for all courses and in all genres, at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Center offers drop-in hours in the library six days of the week; check the website and posted signs for hours.
The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program provides weekly peer-facilitated study sessions for specific courses. For 2009/10, SI is offered for Math 121/122 and 125, Chemistry 108/109, 125, 244, 245, and Physics 113. Students enrolled in those courses will be given more information about the program in the first week of classes.
The associate director of the LTRC and directors of the Supplemental Instruction Program and Writing Center do one-on-one consultations with students about their writing and quantitative reasoning. For appointments call extension 5215.
The Academic Support and Learning Resources Specialist offers guidance in developing study skills such as reading, note taking, and time management. Students may make an appointment by calling extension 7685, or by emailing getter@vassar.edu. Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (Library 122).
The LTRC works closely with the Office of Disability and Support Services (DSS) to address the needs of students with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, psychiatric disabilities, and chronic health impairments. DSS offers academic coaching through weekly in-office appointments. To discuss working with an academic coach, contact the director of disability and support services, extension 7584.
Library instruction services offer a variety of programs to promote awareness of the breadth and depth of the library’s collections and to foster students’ ability to use research materials effectively. To schedule a research consultation, contact the Reference Desk in person or on line.