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Learning Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Learning & Writing Center is to provide students and staff with opportunities to increase and enhance their academic skills and abilities through cultivating effective learning practices. We support investment in learning and studying and respect individual learning styles. We believe in creating an environment that is conducive to learning as well as serving as role models. With the goal of creating lifelong learners, we strive to support students' endeavors towards self-confidence and higher academic achievement and performance.

General Information

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Learning Center Hours:

During the Academic Year:

  • Mondays - Thursdays - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

During the Intersession and Summer:

  • Mondays - Fridays- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tutors

The Learning Center has tutors available in a wide range of academic disciplines. Learning Center Peer and Supplemental Instruction Tutors are current University of San Francisco undergraduate and graduate students who have excelled in the course in which they tutor, earning an A- or higher. All tutors have relevant experience and at least ten hours of tutor training.

Resources

The Learning Center has PC's that are part of the campus network and have internet access. A selection of study skills videos, textbooks, and reference books are also available. The center also provides study space in a supportive and energizing atmosphere. Wireless access is available for laptop users.

Research and Statistics Help

We have gathered links that will help you in such areas as research and statistics.

America Reads Literacy Program

Michael J. Sano, Program Coordinator
(415) 422-2518
mjsano@usfca.edu

Pre-Professional Advising Program

Dr. Mary Jane Niles, Chief Pre-Professional Advisor
(415) 422-2354
niles@usfca.edu

Charlene P. Lobo Soriano, Administrative Coordinator
(415) 422-6841
lobo@usfca.edu

 
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