Beacon College offers students a unique comprehensive program of educational support services intended to help students succeed in college while achieving their potential for intellectual and personal growth. These services aid students in identifying and working with personal strengths and weaknesses while developing the self-efficacy necessary to succeed in college and the work place.
Support Services Include:
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Learning Specialists Program |
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Assistive Technology |
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College Success Seminars |
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College Readiness/Developmental Courses |
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Reading Skill Development |
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Supplemental Instruction |
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The Writing Center |
The Learning Specialists Program
The cornerstone of Educational Support Services is the Learning Specialists Program. Learning Specialists offer weekly
scheduled one-on-one academic mentoring services, which are designed to monitor and enhance students' academic performance and encourage life-long learning. Learning Specialists are trained to provide a variety of mentoring methods, tailored to identify students' individual learning styles. Learning Specialists incorporate proven learning strategies, test-taking tips, critical thinking skills, and self-regulation ideas that support each student's learning style.
The Writing Center
The purpose of the Writing Center is to help all students develop their critical thinking skills through a focus on the reading and writing processes necessary for successful completion of college-level writing. Working closely with faculty members to understand their individual writing assignments, the Writing Center offers assistance and support for every phase of the writing process. Assistance is available through one-on-one consultations, as well as through the utilization of assistive reading and writing technology. The Writing Center is equipped with Kurzweil Readers, Dragon Speak, Via Voice, Inspiration, ClassMate Reader, and Editor.
Intellectual Honesty
Intellectual honesty is the cornerstone of scholarship and collegiate integrity. It requires that the contributions of others be acknowledged and cited. Beacon College demands intellectual honesty in all academic publications and projects.
Beacon College's Intellectual Honesty Policy.
Program Goals
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instill positive attitudes regarding learning |
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build confidence and motivate students toward their goals |
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foster personal responsibility regarding student learning |
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provide a non-judgmental student-centered atmosphere |
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help students become independent learners |
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provide skills necessary to succeed in higher education and the work place |
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encourage students to take "ownership" of their learning beyond the traditional classroom setting |
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transition to post-graduation |
