Faculty, staff, and administrators identified the need for a comprehensive Learning Center (LC) on November 20, 2010 at a leadership workshop meeting. The LC was established to address gaps in learning support services and academic barriers to student success. As a result of research and input from campus-wide discussions, the Learning Center Committee was formed (November 30, 2010) to develop a plan for delivering a variety of services in the new center. The Learning Center Director was hired in August 2011 and the Center has been in operation since October 03, 2011.
To establish a comprehensive plan for Learning Center programs, the Academic Senate formed a Learning Center Consultation Group to assist in the initial strategic planning and development of Learning Center services. Faculty, staff, and students collaborated to establish a mission statement and set of priorities aligned to the college’s Institutional Priorities.
Mission Statement
The CSM Learning Center provides student-centered resources that integrate instruction and support services to facilitate student academic achievement.
- The LC promotes campus community by creating a learning environment committed to the holistic development of each student.
- Students develop personal responsibility, self-efficacy, and respect for the diversity of their peers, faculty, and staff.
- Enhance student learning through innovative teaching and technology strategies
- Design intentional and integrated programs across disciplines to increase student success
- Promote civic engagement through structured community service activities
- Evaluate LC programs/services and assess their effectiveness
The Learning Center Consultation Group meets periodically to evaluate Learning Center programs and services.
Group membership, meeting agendas and minutes are listed below.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-Chairs | Jennifer Mendoza and James Carranza |
| Social Science | Jeremy Ball and Steven Lehigh |
| Math | Lena Feinman |
| English | Kathleen Steele |
| Counseling | Eileen O'Briein |
| Science | Teresa Martin and Kathy Diamond |
| ESL/Reading | Kristi Ridgeway |
| CTE | Michelle Schneider |
| Instructional Aide or Lab Technician | Patricia Powell |
| Student Representative | Adam Sakov |
| Agendas |
Meeting Summaries |
