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contact ODS at 541-917-4789 or email ODS @ linnbenton. edu. Telephone Service for Hearing and Speech Impaired Students and staff may use the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service( OTRS) at 1-800-735-2900.
Disability Services offers a semi-quiet testing space and provides assistive technology and software designed to support students with disabilities. A few of the thigns ODS offers include:
• Adjustable and accessible computers
• Assistive Technology
• Test accommodations
• Notes and alternate format pick up for students receiving disability accommodations.
Developmental Studies Department Willamette Hall 200, 541-917-4683, www. linnbenton. edu / go / developmental-studies The Developmental Studies Department provides classes and services to prepare students for success in college. Through classroom experiences and individualized help in the Learning Center, its programs focus on improving student skills in writing, reading, and studying. The department’ s broad services to diverse groups across campus act as a bridge between instructional areas and student services.
The Learning Center— Albany Campus Willamette Hall 200, 541-917-4684, www. linnbenton. edu / go / learning-center
The Learning Center provides students with academic assistance in an informal study area. Students will find a supportive environment designed to help them succeed— tables and chairs, good lighting, whiteboards, group study rooms, and various tools and equipment— and a welcoming and professional staff. Students may eat or drink in the study areas. Services include: Math Assistance: The drop-in Math Help Desk provides a supportive place where students can get help with mathematics. All math courses are supported. Math videos and calculators are available for checkout at the information counter. Instructional assistants are always available to answer questions about mathematics or calculators.
Writing Assistance: Two drop-in services— Writing Center assistants clarify how to organize and develop essays for any writing assignments, including scholarship applications. The College Skills Zone emphasizes grammar, punctuation and sentence structure.
Computer Lab Support: Find assistance with word processing, Internet access and email questions. Wireless Internet access is provided throughout the facility.
College Skills Zone: Students can drop in to discover learning strategies that will improve their ability to study, read textbooks and take tests.
Testing Center: When the instructor makes arrangements, students can take tests for some courses in a quiet testing environment. A student Photo ID is required. Cell phones are prohibited. Lockers are provided.
Student Work Area: A coin-operated copy machine and other office supplies are available.
Tutoring: Free individual and group tutoring can be arranged at the Tutoring Center. Weekly TASS( Tutor Assisted Study Support) sessions to review science course concepts are offered when there is sufficient student interest. Students can pre-register for tutoring by following the links at the Learning Center Web site.
Call the Learning Center or check our Website for hours, information about specific services offered in the Lebanon and Benton centers and additional online resources..
Student Services— Student Support
Bookstore
Calapooia Center 111, Calapooia Center 214, 541-917-4385 www. linnbenton. edu / go / bookstore
The LBCC Bookstore carries texts and supplemental materials for courses taken on the Albany campus. The bookstore also offers art and school supplies, gifts, insignia sportswear, computer software, games, electronics, general interest books and convenience store merchandise. Bookstore hours are 8 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday. Visit our Web site for online ordering, book buyback information, store closure dates, extended hours, store events and more. Textbooks and supplemental materials for classes offered at LBCC community centers are available at the centers only.
Campus Safety Office RCH-119, 541-917-4440,( 926-6855 after hours), www. linnbenton. edu / go / public-safety The Campus Safety Office is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a. m. to 5:15 p. m. A Campus Security Officer can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 541-917- 4440 or 541-926-6855 or using a designated Campus Security phone. From Campus Phones, dial 411.
Child Care 541-917-4898, www. linnbenton. edu / familyresources / pcdc / oncampuschildcare. html
LBCC partners with Kidco Head Start to offer comprehensive infant / toddler and preschool options to full-time LBCC students. Our program serves children from birth to 5 years old. Families must meet federal Head Start guidelines. The center operates five days a week; 7:30 – 5:30 for our infant / toddler children and 8:45 – 3:05 for our 3, 4 and 5-yearolds. Applications are available by phone by calling Family Connections at 541-917-4899 or Kidco Head Start at 541-451-1581.
Child Care Referral & Family Resources – Family
Connections Luckiamute Center 132, 541-917-4899, 1-800-845-1363; email connect @ linnbenton. edu If you need child care, are having difficulty with your current child care arrangement, or want to ask questions of a child care specialist, call or stop by Family Connections, Luckiamute Center. Family Connections staff can also help with referrals to parent education, recreation, or other family support programs in the community. This program is supported by the Associated Students of LBCC so students are not charged for services, and includes the Lifespan Respite Program, serving families with children with special needs and those caring for elders.
Computer Labs www. linnbenton. edu / go / computer-resources-and-labs All full- or part-time LBCC students and staff are eligible to use the student computer labs for course-related learning and research. Computer labs are available on the LBCC Albany campus and the centers in Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home. The labs are open various times. For lab locations, hours, hardware and a list of software available, check online or call the lab:
• Albany Campus, F-204, Forum Lab – 541-917-4470
• Albany Campus, Willamette Hall, Learning Center Lab – 541-917-4698
• Albany Campus, Willamette Hall, Library – 541-917-4638