Learning Centers

Each CCV location has a Learning Center where students can get individualized assistance with a variety of items, including:

• writing – across the curriculum and through the Seminar in Educational Inquiry course;
• math – through the Mathematical Concepts course, with additional assistance with quantitative reasoning skills, e.g. reading graphs and charts, making estimates;
• computer literacy – use of software such as word processing, spreadsheets, Powerpoint, etc.;
• CCV’s Blackboard portal navigation – college information, resources and services;
• online learning – assistance with Blackboard features used in both online and on-the-ground classes;
• Hartness Library – basic library skills to enable CCV students to access books, full-text articles, and online reference resources;
• research techniques and citation – instruction in the appropriate use of resources in academic research and writing;
• strategic classroom support – academic supports such as PLATO Learning Systems, eTutoring, and online resources;
• referrals to professional librarians and other experts to assist with specific needs.