1. Reading Lab
If you want to improve your reading skills, stop by the Reading Lab, located in Room 121 in the Coles Building on the East Campus. The lab provides instruction and tutoring to help you complete classroom reading assignments.
When you enroll in READ 0305, you will attend the Reading Lab one hour per week to receive additional instruction and practice in the computer lab. You will be learning lessons on the computer, which provide additional practice on skills you are studying in your reading classes.
When you enroll in Integrated Reading and Writing 0408, you will have either lessons on-line or learning lessons on the computer which are part of the coursework requirements.
If you need tutorial assistance with your College reading or writing assignments, you may call (361) 698-1535 to make an appointment. In addition, the Reading Lab offers workshops on a variety of reading topics.
2. ESOL Lab
If you want to improve your English speaking and comprehension skills, visit the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Lab, located in Rooms 102 and 104 in the Coles Building on the East Campus.
If you are enrolled in ESOL courses, you will attend the ESOL Lab to receive additional instruction and practice on material covered in your ESOL classes.
The Lab offers a variety of instructional materials, including books, audio and computer-assisted instruction software. In addition, tutors are available to help, with tutorial sessions organized on special topics throughout each semester.
3. Languages Lab
If you are enrolled in Spanish or French classes, visit the Languages Lab, located in the Coles Building, Rooms 106 and 108, on the East Campus. The Lab provides computerized language instruction, review materials and conversational practice. You can use computers, audio players, videos and camcorders. Lab assistants lead conversational practice groups which emphasize oral interaction and proficiency.
4. Speech Communication Center
If you want help in the creation and performance of any speech activity, the Speech Communication Center (SCC) is the place to be, located in Memorial Classroom Building, Room 211, on the East Campus.
The Speech Communication Center has personal computers, video viewing equipment, a conversation area and three practice rooms equipped with computer units with which you may incorporate presentation software into your presentations and video cameras with which to record yourself for self-analysis.
The Speech Communication Center is open to all students and faculty.
5. Math Learning Center
If you are enrolled in math classes and need help, you are encouraged to attend the Mathematics Learning Center, located in the Coles Building, Room 116, on the East Campus. The Center has student tutors and full-time faculty available for assistance with all levels of mathematic and is open weekday, evening and weekend hours. Call (361) 698-1579.
6. Collaboratory
The Collaboratory in the Venters Business Building, Room 310, offers group study rooms, computer workstations, lounge-type seating for individual study and tutoring for various STEM subjects. Tutors are available for mathematics, engineering, economics and programming.