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Department of Educational Services

The Department of Educational Services, 2208 Boylan Hall, conducts the following special programs.

SEEK program
2208 Boylan Hall, 951-5738

The mission of the SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge) Program, which is basic to the mission of the City University, is to assist in providing higher educational opportunity to students who otherwise would not have access to a four-year college education.

The department administers SEEK, a City University program that provides a structured curriculum of developmental courses, counseling, tutorial assistance, and financial aid for economically and educationally disadvantaged students.

Course listings are described in this Bulletin under the heading "Educational Services."

Counseling
2207 Boylan Hall, 951-5931

Department of Educational Services counselors give students in the department's programs orientation, registration, and financial aid information; academic planning assistance; and information about graduate education and career opportunities. Counselors assess and encourage each student's progress. Students meet individually and in groups to discuss their concerns.

Educational services counseling is also available as follows:

  • General counseling-
    2207 Boylan Hall

  • SEEK students Developmental education
    2208 Boylan Hall

  • Reading
    2432 Ingersoll Hall

Developmental Education Program
2208 Boylan Hall, 951-5738

The Developmental Education Program is a remedial and developmental program that operates under the guidelines governing SEEK. The curriculum consists of reading, writing, speech, mathematics, and specially developed electives. See course descriptions in this Bulletin.

Tutorial Center
1424 Ingersoll Hall, 951-5135

The center offers SEEK students tutoring and supplemental instruction in basic skills, core courses, and introductory and advanced courses in all majors. It assists students in adapting to the college curriculum. The tutorial center is staffed primarily by peer tutors who have demonstrated success in their own academic programs. The center provides services to all SEEK students and offers MacIntosh and IBM computer labs for SEEK students.

Reading Laboratory
2432 Ingersoll Hall, 951-4123

Faculty members and tutors guide students in improving their comprehension, reading speed, vocabulary, and analytical and test-taking abilities. The laboratory is used by compensatory and developmental classes as well as by individual students. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SEEK English-as-a-Second-Language Reading Laboratory
1438 Ingersoll Hall

The laboratory is open to students enrolled in the SEEK Program.

Learning Center

The center, in 1300 Boylan Hall, offers peer tutoring to students for writing in any discipline and for first-tier core courses, science courses, and others. Students may see trained tutors to discuss course content and assignments. Computers and reference materials are available at the center. Further information may be obtained at the center,1300 Boylan Hall, or by calling 951-5821.

Writing Center

1300 Boylan Hall, 951-5821 Help may be obtained in prewriting, outlining, mechanics of writing, proofreading, revising, or developing a format for any paper. Students may also receive help with such specific tasks as writing essays, research papers, resumes, or laboratory reports.

Peer Tutoring Center

1300 Boylan Hall, 951-5821 The center offers assistance to students enrolled in Core Studies, some science, and other courses. Tutoring services focus on helping students master subject matter and strengthen their study skills. Discussions of special topics and group reviews led by tutors are offered periodically.

Department of English

English-as-a-Second-Language Program
1414 Ingersoll Hall, 951-5928

This program is for students whose native language is not English. Students are assigned to the program on the basis of the CUNY Writing Skills Assessment Test. See course descriptions in this Bulletin.

ESL Reading Laboratory

132 Ingersoll Hall The laboratory is open to students enrolled in ESL courses.

Starr Foundation ESL Learning Center

217 Roosevelt Hall The center provides individual and small-group tutorial activities to ESL students.

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