www.limestone.edu

For more information, please contact:

Limestone CoLLege Academic Success Center

1115 College Drive Gaffney, South Carolina 29340

(800) 795-7151, ext. 4411 (864) 488-4411Fax: (864) 487-8206

Academic Success

Center

LIMESTONE COLLEGE

steps to successstep one

Attend every class.

step twoBe organized.

step threeManage your time well.

step FourBe successful in the classroom.

step FiveTake good notes.

step sixKnow how to read a textbook.

step sevenStudy smart.

step eightUse test taking strategies.

step nineReduce test anxiety.

step tenKnow about and use

available services.

Financial Aid

The College is dedicated to helping students

and their families make attendance at Lime-

stone a reality, regardless of their financial situ-

ation. Limestone participates in all applicable

federal and state financial aid programs in-

cluding Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grants, Work Study, and all federal

loan programs (Perkins, Stafford, Subsidized,

Unsubsidized, and Parent Loans). South Caro-

lina residents are eligible for South Carolina

Tuition Grants, Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE

Scholarships.

Limestone awards many institutional scholar-

ships for traditional students, as well as Extended

Campus students.

Health Care Administration majorthe Limestone Health Care Administration program prepares those anticipating a ca-reer in administrative positions within the health care industry. students who are inter-ested in business, but who wish to contrib-ute to the physical and mental well-being of others, may consider this degree program. this major combines courses from a number of traditional academic fields to link the con-cerns of administration and health care.

Students in this field typically have interests in management, but may not wish to work in a traditional business environment. this pro-gram is designed so that students will be ex-posed to all areas of health care administra-tion including, finance, legal issues, politics, healthcare information systems, and eco-nomic issues surrounding the administration

and delivery of health care.

introductionThe Academic Success Center is available to all

students for tutoring. It houses the Writing Center,

the Math Center, and Tutorial Services. Peer tutors

are available to provide assistance with writing

assignments, math problems, or to help students

with any other discipline.

mathematics Department

The Limestone College Mathematics Department

is pleased to offer a peer mathematics tutorial

service available to students, staff, faculty, and

administration. Tutors are typically upper-level

mathematics and/or mathematics education ma-

jors who provide no cost and one-on-one tutoring

in mathematics. The tutoring covers a wide spec-

trum of courses from basic arithmetic, elementary

and college algebra, statistics, the calculus series,

to upper level subjects. Students are encouraged

to take frequent advantage of this free service,

getting valuable assistance before quizzes or tests

occur. Hours of operation vary by semester, please

see current schedule for availability.

Writing CenterThe Writing Center is equipped to help students

work on any type of paper or document for any

class. Students can come for help with any part of

the writing process, from brainstorming to double-

checking citations. Students who come to the

Writing Center will find a supportive environment

with tutors who are dedicated to helping people

become better writers. Each student who wants

help with a writing assignment will meet one-on-

one with a peer tutor who is a fellow student and

a skilled writer. The tutor will help the student dis-

cover ways to improve specific writing assignments,

while helping the student gain the skills needed to

become a successful writer. Students who visit the

Writing Center will receive help while maintaining

control of their own writing.

tutoringFree tutoring services are available to all Lime-

stone College students at the Academic Success

Center. These tutors are able to work with students

on development of papers and review of course

content, which includes English, Math, History,

Science, etc.

Tutors also help students:

• Develop strategies to prepare for tests

• Set priorities and manage time and tasks

• Review grammatical rules and self-edit

written work

• Communicate effectively with professors

and advisors

• Seek out other College resources as needed

• Develop computer skills

• Take responsibility for meeting deadlines

tutors as a Faculty Resource

Academic Success Center tutors are students

helping other students become active, life-long

learners. As well as individual tutoring, the tutors

Academic Success CeNTeralso lead study groups, do presentations, and share

with the faculty their insights on individual student's

learning needs. They can provide feedback to the

faculty on assignments, curriculum, and tests.

A tutor may spend as many as 30 hours of direct

contact with an individual student per semester. This

puts the tutors in a unique position to offer informa-

tion to faculty. Professors are encouraged to use

the tutors as a valuable resource.

LocationThe Academic Success Center is located in the Dixie

Lodge on the second floor, in Room 103, across from

the post office.

Make Appointments

The Coordinator for the Academic Success Cen-

ter makes all student appointments. She can be

reached at extension 4411. Students may also drop

in to sign up to meet with a tutor. Appointments

can be made Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m.

Accommodations

All students must complete the Needs Assessment

Form to receive special accommodations.

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