Individual Labs/Centers

1. Reading Lab

The Reading Lab offers a variety of services for students and community members to utilize. We are located in the Coles Building in Rooms 119 and 120 on the Heritage Campus. Our reading lab hours for the fall and spring semesters are as follows:

The types of services that we offer include the following:

1. Reading assistance in all content areas including homework help.
2. Free Tutoring in reading, vocabulary development, and Weaver assistance, especially for READ 0305, ENG 0305, INRW 0408, and ESOL courses. Our reading lab staff tutor students who need extra support in writing, specifically, reviewing or learning grammar rules, paragraph formation, MLA citation, and other mechanical processes related to writing for INRW courses.
3. Help with navigating Canvas, WebDMC, DMC email, and Weaver, especially for READ 0305, ENG 0305, INRW 0408, and ESOL courses.
4. 4. Use of 50 computers and printers. Students can print 5–6 pages in the Reading Lab or visit the Venters Business Building for larger printing jobs.
5. Throughout the semester the Reading Lab offers free workshops to students, especially those enrolled in READ 0305, ENG 0305, INRW 0408, and ESOL courses.These workshops are designed to provide strategies to help students in reading and writing.

You can schedule an appointment or reserve Room 103 by visiting the Reading Lab section of the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/offices/reading/reading-lab.html) or by calling the Reading Lab at (361) 698-1535. We offer both in-person and online help.

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 Heritage Campus.

If you are enrolled in ESOL courses, you will attend the ESOL Lab to receive additional instruction and practice with 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 Heritage 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, and the Center is located in General Academic and Music Building in GENC, Room C117 on the Heritage 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

Do you need help with math or just want a place to study? Then join the hardworking individuals in the Math Learning Center (MLC). Students can expect high quality supplemental instruction from expertly trained tutors. The MLC supervisors are degreed full-time Mathematics Department faculty, skilled in various forms of instruction. The MLC has locations at the Heritage, Windward, and Oso Creek campus, as well as Online Tutoring. The hours of operation are listed below and vary depending on the location and semester. Check out the Math Learning Center on the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/MLC) for any updates to the hours of operation.

The Math Learning Center is a place to

• get supplemental instruction,
• do math-related assignments with the guidance of tutors,
• use a computer or other available resources,
• get technology support,
• meet with study groups, and
• attend math workshops.

Visit the Math Learning Center on the Del Mar College website (https://www.delmar.edu/MLC) (https://www.delmar.edu/mlc) for more details about the MLC and access to handouts, lecture videos, factoring workshop information, and online tutoring. You may also call (361) 698-1579