The goal of Instructional Support is to provide students with the skills, resources, and experiences needed to succeed in college. Under the guidance of Rhonda Torres, Dean of Education and Instructional Support, and Sue Coody, Director of Instructional Support, our area continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of an ever-increasing student population at Weatherford College. Our area provides basic skills coursework, tutoring labs, certified tutors, computer labs, study groups, and workshops to help students improve their academic and study skills.

The Developmental Reading & Writing Program at Weatherford College provides courses designed to improve students’ basic skills in reading and writing, giving students a strong foundation on which to build their educational career. Having a strong background in reading and writing techniques will enable students to more easily handle the requirements of a college education. The Developmental Reading & Writing Program offers advising, reading courses, writing courses, and accelerated options to help students progress through the developmental stages more quickly. Contact the Director of Instructional Support for more information.

The Success Connection, located in the lower level of the Liberal Arts building, is a tutoring lab where students come to receive help in completing homework assignments. The lab is equipped with tables and computers, and tutors are available to assist students as needed. Computers are loaded with MSOffice 2007 to allow students to complete word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and power point assignments. Math tutors are on site during all open hours and students come to the Success Connection to complete homework assignments on the computer and on paper. Tutors for Chemistry, Physics, English, and History are also available on a limited basis, and the Success Connection offers study strategies inventories that help students determine their own learning styles and provide techniques for improving study habits. Workshops are available to help students develop their learning skills. Additional workshops are also scheduled to help current and future students prepare for admissions assessments such as the COMPASS, THEA, and TEAS. Stop by and see what we can do to help you succeed.

The Streib Academic Computer Center, located in the lower level of the library, provides computer space for students needing to complete assignments or research. Computers are loaded with MSOffice 2007 to allow students to complete word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, and database assignments. Course-specific software is also available for accounting, agriculture, biology, English, high-level mathematics, nursing, and Spanish. Dedicated staff members are ready to offer assistance with learning needs, especially using computers to complete academic assignments. The Streib is also available for instructor use. Instructors may schedule a time and date to bring their class to the Streib Center for academic instruction. Students are free to visit the Streib during any regularly scheduled hours of operation; however, when a class is in session, the Streib is not available for general student use.

The Writing Center, located in the upper floor of the library, is open to all students who need help with writing assignments of any kind, regardless of discipline. Certified tutors are ready to help students with all stages of the writing assignment, including reading. Students coming to the Writing Center need to bring all assignments sheets, reading texts, research materials, prewriting, and rough drafts pertaining to the assignment. Handouts covering various writing topics are also available for students.

Supplemental Instruction offers weekly study sessions for students in Anatomy & Physiology and Government. During these sessions, students work with an SI leader to review material presented in class, review class notes, and prepare for tests. SI leaders work closely with instructors to ensure that important concepts are covered during study sessions. SI sessions are scheduled on a semester basis to provide optimum opportunity for all students wishing to attend.

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