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| The Academic Resource Center at Vassar provides support for students who wish to improve their academic performance either in specific disciplines or across the curriculum. | |||||||||
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| Academic skills development: During Academic Skills Week, typically the third week of the semester, and at other times, the center offers workshops to improve comprehension, listening, mathematics, memory, reading, and test taking. All workshops are taught by specialists. In addition, the center offers a five-week speed-reading course, individualized instruction in writing across the curriculum, and tutoring throughout the academic year. Walk-ins are always welcome. Support services for students with disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the center also provides assistance for students with disabilities, tailored to individual needs, in consultation with the Office of Disability and Support Services. Graduate school entrance examination preparation: The center's "prep center" houses practice testing materials for the Graduate Record Examination and Law School Aptitude Test. Graduate Record Examination Practice test Software is housed in Room 103 of the Computer Center. The Law School Aptitute Test practice test software is also housed in Room 103, for which an access code is needed for each entry (contact Karen Getter, Ext. 5575) GRE/LSAT workshops and practice tests are offered both semesters.
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| Karen Getter, Assistant to the Dean of Studies/Director getter@vassar.edu Doris Haas, Mathematics Specialist haas@vassar.edu Thomas McGlinchey, Writing Specialist mcglin@vassar.edu Sarah Phillips, Writing Specialist saphillips@vassar.edu Sandra Vandercar, Reading Specialist vandercar@vassar.edu
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Dean of the College | Dean of Studies | Dean of Students
124 Raymond Avenue * Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12604 * tel. 914.437.7000 |
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