The ARC Learning Resource Center (LRC) is a well-equipped, professionally staffed facility that offers students a personal approach to academic success through independent study, individualized tutoring and alternative modes of instruction.
Located at the southeast side of the campus, across from the Physical Education area, the center provides academic services, along with the latest in high-technology equipment.
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Fall & Spring Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Athlete Academic Assistance
Athlete Academic Assistance supports students in balancing their academic and athletic demands by providing academic and career planning and advising for individual skills development programs. The monitoring of eligibility is a continuing process and is an essential part of the Athlete Academic Assistance Center at ARC.
(916) 484 8041
The Beacon Program also provides group tutoring for students who need academic assistance outside the classroom. Many courses at ARC have Beacon tutoring available. Tutors are instructor-selected and have successfully completed the course for which they are tutoring. Visit the Beacon website for information.
(916) 484 8918
Many classes are based on the use of the computer. College computer classes supported by the LRC range from English to Math to Computer Graphics, as well as many others. Students with special needs will find computers designed to help them with class work. Software will enlarge text for low-vision students, translate text to speech, and also allow students to dictate work into a word processor.
(916) 484-8693
English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed for students who are non-native speakers of English. Students can earn units while working on their own individual needs in areas such as:
Basic Grammar
Reading and Writing
Listening Comprehension
Accent Reduction
The Goal of the ESL program is to help students develop habits and skills that will make them successful college students.
(916) 484-8919
Reading Across the Disciplines (RAD) enables students to be successful in specific classes such as Anthropology, History, Political Science, Economics---and more. Learn to:
Prepare for tests
Decipher jargon & graphics
Interpret difficult text
Develop outlines
(916) 484 8053
The Reading Center offers a comprehensive program designed to meet the individual needs of students who would like to improve their knowledge of:
Spelling
Vocabulary
Speed Reading
Comprehension
Study Skills
Note Taking
(916) 484-8249
The Tutorial Center is a specialized service of the LRC. The program provides individualized and group tutoring for students who need academic assistance outside the classroom. Tutoring is conducted by instructor-approved student tutors, and this service is free to any ARC student. Students who demonstrated proficiency in a specific subject are encouraged to apply to become a tutor at the center. Tutors are salaried and must complete a tutor training course to comply with the state guidelines for tutoring in the community college. Visit the Tutorial Center website.
(916) 484-8695
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) provides individual appointments with instructors and writing consultants to students working on writing assignments for any class offered on campus. Help is also provided for students writing personal statements for scholarships and college transfer. The program is open all terms with flexible enrollment deadlines. Visit the WAC website.
(916) 484-8802
The Writing Center is designed to complement rather than duplicate classroom instruction in English. Attention is focused on the individual needs of each student. Students in the Writing Center can choose from a large variety of individualized programs designed to strengthen their writing skills. Some of these modules include:
Essay Writing for Proficiency
Library Research
Scientific and Report Writing
Sentence Patterns and Punctuation
(916) 484-8696
For more information:
Learning Resource Center
(916) 484-8693
