The document provides information about the Learning Center at Ron E. Lewis Library building, room 113. It details the center's hours of operation, sign-in/out procedures, tutoring services available for various subjects like math, English, sciences and technologies like Microsoft Office and Blackboard. Additional resources like study rooms, printers and online tutoring via the UpSwing platform are also highlighted. Policies to maintain a productive learning environment and tips to store and organize work are outlined. Contact details and links to online resources on the Learning Center's website and social media are listed at the end.

1. Welcome to the
Learning Center
Your Key to College Success – Fall 2018
Ron E. Lewis Library building, room 113 / phone: 409-882-3087

2. Hours of
Operation  Monday – Thursday
 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
 Friday
 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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3. Please Sign In/Out
Our Sign-In/Out Computer is located near the Learning
Center entrance.
 To Sign In –
Enter Student ID:
R800XXXXX
Select course or
reason for visit
 To Sign Out –
Enter Student ID:
R800XXXXX
Optional: leave
feedback
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Obtain your Student
ID card in the
Admissions Office,
located on the 3rd
floor of the library
building.

4. Policies to Protect Our Learning Environment
  K
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5. Meeting with a Tutor
Appointments
 Call or stop in to schedule.
 Sessions are generally 30 min.
 Specify course/topic/assignment.
 Request preferred tutor or tutor with
expertise in your area of need.
 Provide best contact (email or phone).
 Bring instructions and textbooks/materials to
session.
 Let us know if you must be late or miss your
appointment.
Walk-In / Call / Email
 Tutors not already engaged are happy to
help.
 Work independently and ask questions as
needed.
 Available tutors circulate from student-to-
student.
 We will do our best to answer your questions
via phone or email.
 Arrange meeting through Bb Collaborate.
*Appointments take priority.
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6. Tutoring Topics
 Math
 College-Prep (Pre-, Introductory, and Intermediate Algebra)
 College Algebra
 Statistics / Contemporary Math / Pre-Calculus, etc.
 Nursing Math / Dosage Calculations
 English and Writing
 DIRW
 Composition, Literature
 Research papers for various courses
 MLA and APA formats/citation styles
 Computer (Microsoft Office Programs)
 Sciences
 Chemistry
 Geology
 Biology, A & P, Nutrition
 Applied Physics (Process Tech)
Learning Center
tutors can help with
many of the courses
offered at LSC-O, as
well as skills for
overall academic
success.
*Tip: Make an
appointment to
secure the best
qualified tutor for
your needs.
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7. Online tutoring offers
24/7 access and more
subject/course
options.
lsco.upswing.io
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Find the link in Blackboard or use the direct
URL. Log in with your LSC-O username and
password.

8. Additional Resources in the Learning Center
 Study Rooms with
computers/Internet
 Printers (Including Color) /
Scanners
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9. The Learning Center Helps with Technology
Office 365
 Word / Excel / PowerPoint, etc.
 OneDrive
 Outlook (Campus Email)
 Additional Office 365 Apps
 SharePoint (group sites)
 Forms (surveys / quizzes)
 Sway (presentations)
Blackboard
 Navigate courses in Bb
 Upload / submit assignments
 Discussion boards
 Multi-media
 Email instructor and classmates
 Journal / blog
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10. Don’t forget to SAVE
your work!
Store copies of assignments in multiple locations!
USB / Flash Drive
OneDrive (or other
cloud storage)
Create “folders” to
organize by course
or topic.
 Save as email
attachment.
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11. View the Learning Center’s Online Resources
 www.lsco.edu > On Campus > Learning Center
 http://www.lsco.edu/learningcenter/learningcenter.asp
 www.lsco.edu > Sign into Bb > My Organizations (scroll down right) > Learning Center
 Find Resources by Subject, Discussion Board, Bb Collaborate, and more!
 Social Media
 https://www.facebook.com/LearningCenterLSCO
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12. Thank you for
stopping in.
Contact Us
Phone: 409-882-3087
Email: learning.center@lsco.edu
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