LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AS CATALYST FOR LONG-TERM STUDENT SUCCESS ITT Technical Institute, Henderson, NV • Kirk Borkowski, Director • Jessica Ordich, Library Assistant • Chanelle Pickens, Library Assistant
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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AS CATALYST FOR LONG-TERM STUDENT SUCCESS
ITT Technical Institute, Henderson, NV • Kirk Borkowski, Director • Jessica Ordich, Library Assistant • Chanelle Pickens, Library Assistant
The Challenge
Catalyst Noun | cat·a·lyst I \ˈka-tə-ləst\
: an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action
• Identify needs of non-traditional and at-risk students; • Identify gaps in preexisting resources, programs, and services; • Develop comprehensive and sustainable resources, programs
and services.
Why the LRC?
1. Libraries are community cornerstones, connecting people to one another through shared experiences.
2. Libraries are an environment of mutual respect, enhancing a socially responsible citizenry.
3. Librarians provide the highest level of service to all patrons, facilitating a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
Student Support Services
Peer Tutoring
• College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program Certification
Community Resources
• LRC provides all department managers and faculty with an up-to-date Community Services Pathway.
A Closer Look: RTC
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Club Ride | EZ Rider
Student Clubs
National Technical Honor Society
• Students must have completed at least 3 quarters and have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible to join.
Military & Veterans Council
• Open to all active duty and veteran students.
• Members serve as liaisons, advocates, and mentors.
A Closer Look: ACM
Association for Computing Machinery IT & Electronics
The world’s largest educational and scientific computing society.
Expedition Information Literacy
Personal Librarianship
• A one-on-one approach designed to increase academic success and retention.
• Promoting the value of a librarian as a resource.
Programming
• Information Literacy
• Intellectual Freedom
• Civic Involvement
• Lifelong Learning
A Closer Look: Ripple Effect
With the participation of just 3 students, dozens benefited!
Success Stories
• LRC Gate Count
– Visits have increased 92% since the 2012/2013 fiscal year
• Tutoring
– Requests have increased 252% while hours of tutoring have increased 794% since the 2012/2013 fiscal year
• In a recent survey, students reported:
– 55% visit the LRC at least weekly
– 41% use campus computers for homework (the highest among services offered in the LRC)
Collaborate verb I col·lab·o·rate I
\kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\
• Administrative Involvement & Support
• Faculty Involvement & Support
• Clear Communication
• Advanced Planning
• Authentic Assessments
• Concise Learning Outcomes
: to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
Students, especially, must be involved in the goal setting process so that they have the opportunity to take ownership of their education and future.
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