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The Learning Center

University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus
1332 Seward Avenue, Sitka, Alaska 99835
747-6653 1-800-478-6653
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Hours: Mon-Thu, 10am-8pm; Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 9am-1pm

UAS ACADEMIC SUPPORT

The UAS Learning Center provides academic support for students enrolled at the Sitka campus as well as for students taking distance classes from other University of Alaska campuses. Assistance is also available for students who are planning to attend UAS at some future time.
The following resources are available: Study areas, reference and reserve materials for UAS courses, quiet study room, computers connected to campus network and internet, and TUTORING ASSISTANCE as well as the services below.

Proctoring and Testing Services

Tutoring Services
Tutor Schedule
Math Tutor Schedule

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM

A full range of Adult Education services is available for all adults in Sitka at no charge through a contract with the Alaska Department of Labor and the Southeast Regional Resource Center. Adults may request diagnostic services as well as individual or small group instruction in reading, math, English as a second language or GED preparation. Additional classes are held each week at the Sitka Employment Center. Adults may also request assistance with resume writing and other aspects of employment.

Basic Skills

General Educational Development (GED)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Citizenship Information
Immigration Assistance

DISABILITY SERVICES

The Learning Center staff is available to assist students with disabilities. For information or individual assistance, please contact Teresa Holt at the UAS Learning Center...747-7716
Services include:

Tutoring and academic assistance
Adaptive technology (Arkenstone Reader, specialized software, TDD/TTY)
Coordination of services with other agencies including Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran's Services, Center for Community and SitkaWorks.

 

STAFF MEMBERS
Teresa Holt, Director Teresa Holt
Phone: (907) 747-7716
Fax: (907) 747-7737
Email: teresa.holt@uas.alaska.edu 		Lynne Davis, Testing Coordinator
Lynne Davis
Phone: (907) 747-7785
Fax: (907) 747-7737
Email: lynne.davis@uas.alaska.edu 		Lauren Evans,
Americorps Volunteer
Lauren Evans
Phone: (907) 747-7717 		Marian Allen, ESL Tutor
Marian Allen
Phone: (907) 747-7717

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

Learning Center staff are available to assist adults who are seeking employment. Assistance includes resume writing, interview preparation and cover letters. Assistance is available at The Learning Center or the Sitka Employment Office located at 304 Lake Street. The Sitka Employment Office has many resources available for those seeking employment; job search, internet, resume workshops, Veteran assistance, typing tests and much more. For more information about the Employment Office call 747-6921.
You may also check out the Alaska Job Bank which has many job postings for Sitka and around the state.

COLLEGE PLACEMENT TESTS

UAS requires that full-time students and those taking math, English, or computer classes take a placement test for class selection. A combination of locally developed tests and the COMPASS computerized placement tests are used. Tests are given daily during the two weeks prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters and by request the rest of the year.

The English Placement Test (approx. 2 hours) evaluates reading and grammar skills plus a writing sample.
In the Math Placement Test (approx. 30 min.), students take numerical skills or pre-algebra. Additional tests are available for advanced algebra or math courses and take additional time.
The Computer (CIOS) Placement Test is given in 6 parts, depending on the type of course the student wishes to enter. Students taking the beginning computer or keyboarding classes do NOT have to take a placement test.

For more information about placement tests, or if you have taken a test in the past, have an incomplete test series, or want to know the results of your test, contact Lynne Davis or call 747-7785. (RETURN TO INDEX)

TESTS FOR UAS COURSES

Many college instructors allow students to take exams for their classes through The Learning Center. During Fall and Spring semesters, The Learning Center is open days, evenings, and Saturday mornings for student testing. (RETURN TO INDEX)

DISTANCE AND CORRESPONDENCE CLASS TESTING

Learning Center staff will be glad to serve as proctors for anyone taking distance or correspondence classes in Sitka. Contact Lynne Davis or call 747-7785 for information about setting up a proctoring schedule. (RETURN TO INDEX)

CLEP TESTS AND ALASKA PETITION TESTING

CLEP tests (College Level Examination Program) are given in The Learning Center on request. Also, Technical licensing tests (Promissor) may be taken here. Contact Lynne Davis, 747-7785 for information. (RETURN TO INDEX)

BASIC MATH INSTRUCTION

Individual instruction and small classes are available for adults wanting to improve basic math skills. Topics include basic operations, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement, geometry, and beginning algebra. Math instruction for specific jobs and careers is also offered. Also, see Math Website
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