Zaven Margosian Academic Achievement Center

The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is a support hub for Lawrence Tech students and faculty. LTU students come to the AAC to get help with homework or test preparation, compare notes, meet with study groups, or seek that spark of needed motivation. For many, the AAC is simply a friendly place to be with others. The AAC also offers instructional handouts to take home and miscellaneous learning aids to use at the AAC, including software, reference materials and videos.

AAC services are FREE to all Lawrence Tech students, staff and faculty. The AAC is located on the lowest level of the A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center in C201.

The First Year Programs Office helps first year students succeed in their first year of college. Staff members are advocates for first year students and point people for both first year students and their parents when there are questions or concerns.

Pre-courses are refreshers taken before you take an important math or engineering class. During these free workshops, you review basic concepts, material you'll see in class, and learn strategies for approaching problems in these classes.

Self-Directed Study Groups help students take control of their study time to prepare for classes and exams. After initial training and facilitation by AAC staff, students direct the study group meetings by themselves. We provide space for meetings in the AAC, and tips on group communication and conflict negotiation.

Study Skills Programs help students learn basic skills such as listening, notetaking, testtaking, effective reading of textbooks and literature, research, and time/stress management. Speakers are also available to present overviews of AAC services and full workshops to campus groups. Individual study habit consultations can help students analyze their own study patterns and learn where and how to improve.

Testing Services (proctored testing) are offered for students who are unable to complete exams/quizzes during regularly scheduled class time. To use this service, contact the AAC at least 24 hours in advance for an appointment time and a Testing Service Request form (to be completed by the instructor). We make every effort to accommodate student schedules.

Tutoring, in person and online, is available for key courses in architecture and design, chemistry, computer science, engineering, ESL conversation, mathematics, physics, and writing. Tutors include LTU faculty members and exemplary students who are available during day and evening hours. Appointments are required every day except for Wednesday. The master tutor schedule is available online (http://ltu.edu/aac/tutoring.asp) and on paper in the AAC.

Writing Proficiency classes and workshops assist students in completing Lawrence Tech's Writing Proficiency Exam.

*Summer hours vary and are posted outside the AAC entrance.

Jamie Hobart, Director
Gladys Aviles, First Year Programs Coordinator (aviles@ltu.edu)
Shannon Sobota, Program Coordinator (ssobota@ltu.edu)

Phone: 248.204.4120
Fax: 248.204.2018
Email: aac@ltu.edu