Dear Faculty and Staff,

Welcome back! A special welcome to any new staff and faculty members joining us as part of the USF community. The Learning Center is delighted to share valuable information about the academic support services and resources available at through the center.  To learn more about our services and resources, and ways to collaborate visit our Faculty Information web page

Warm regards,  

LWSC Team

The mission of the Learning Center is to provide students 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 toward self-confidence and higher academic achievement and performance. 

The vision of The Learning Center is to empower students to achieve their academic and personal goals via opportunities for enhanced learning, interpersonal development, personal responsibility, and leadership. Our three core functions are: (1.) to provide course-specific academic support; (2.) to provide academic skills development initiatives; and (3.) to provide high-impact leadership and engagement opportunities.

The Learning Center offers specialized academic assistance through Peer Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI) for select biology and nursing courses, and Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. We provide individual and small group Peer Tutoring sessions via Zoom or in person, while SI and PLTL include weekly small group sessions. 

For more details about our academic support services, please visit the Learning Center web page. Our spring semester services begin on Monday, January 27.

As faculty and staff members, you can nominate outstanding students to serve as peer tutors. To do so, visit our Employment Opportunities webpage where you can access the nomination form and position descriptions.

The Learning Center provides online resources, workshops, and personalized academic skills coaching to assist students in enhancing their academic performance. Students can schedule meetings with a coach to discuss various academic skills and strategies, including:  

For tools and scheduling instructions, please visit the Study Skills and Resources web page.

The Writing Center empowers students to enhance their writing skills in development, organization, style, and structure. Student and faculty consultants provide one-on-one conferences to support writers across various disciplines. During these sessions, consultants help students develop ideas, write persuasively, and improve their editing skills without editing their work directly. They focus on teaching students how to edit their own writing.

For more information, visit the Writing Center web page.

The Speaking Center helps students prepare for public speaking, including speeches and presentations. Trained peer tutors and experienced speakers assist with improving oral communication skills, researching speech content, organizing main points, and creating effective introductions and conclusions. 

For more information, visit the Speaking Center web page.

To learn about the academic support services at the Learning Center and schedule a one-on-one meeting, please submit a request form. 

Click the Chat with LWSC button on the bottom corner of the LWSC web page, and the Learning Center team can assist you with your inquiry.

Appointments can be made online. Appointments are available in person and online.

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