The Center for Academic Achievement offers free help with academic course work and study skills development. The CAA also offers encouragement and a place for study. To work with a tutor for a single session or up to twice per week, fill out and submit the Tutor Request Form that is available in the CAA or from an adviser.
The Center for Academic Achievement is located in Room W121 in the west wing of the main campus building.
Hours
Testing Room (W120)
Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Must show photo ID to test.
Testing Room hours are by appointment only with a 24-hour notice
CAA (tutoring, W121)
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed weekends, holidays, and during academic breaks
Contact:
Sarah Libbon, CAA Coordinator
218-879-0834
slibbon*AT*fdltcc.edu
Services
All services are offered at no charge.
Study Groups
• Led by professional tutors or by peer tutors who have done well in the class
• Offered in math, science, and accounting courses; others may be available
• Study groups offered during Spring Semester 2022 are to be determined. All meet in the CAA/Room W121.
– Statistics
– College Algebra
– Anatomy & Physiology I
– Anatomy & Physiology II
One-on-one Tutoring
• Professional tutors in science (TRIO) and math (TRIO), and in writing for all subject areas
• Peer tutors in many subjects; ask in the CAA
Proctored Testing
• Large, separate room for quiet testing
• Must show photo ID to test
• Must complete test by close of scheduled testing hours (see hours above)
Spring Semester 2022 Testing Notice: Sarah Libbon will be available for in person testing Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. by appointment only with a 24-hour notice. Testing will be done in the testing room with one student testing at a time. Testing appointments must be prearranged at least 24 hours in advance by contacting Sarah Libbon via email at slibbon*AT*fdltcc.edu, via phone at 218-355-1247, or by stopping by in person, contacting the instructor for approval, and arranging the hard copy exam to be available during the testing time. Students must be wearing a facemask at all times during the test. Testing times will be based on availability. Testing will be at the discretion of the instructor.
Computers (Windows, macOS)
• Two Windows and two macOS computers in CAA for study purposes
• Assistance with word processing, online courses (D2L brightspace), presentation software, and more
Study Materials
Workbooks, study guides, answer keys, supplementary textbooks and reference materials, study skills information, stapler, 3-hole punch
Online Tutoring
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