The mission of Learning Services is to provide learning opportunities for students and faculty to help them achieve their education and career goals to become life-long learners. We embrace as one of our core values the two critical questions embedded in the Vanguard Learning College Project: "How does this action improve and expand learning?" and "How do we know this action improves and expands learning?" We pride ourselves in being able to respond quickly and innovatively to the emerging learning needs of our college and civic community.

Faculty from Learning Services programs work cooperatively to offer supplemental and preparatory instruction. Depending on the needs of the learner, this assistance might include classroom and individualized instruction, Internet and computer-based instruction, aptitude and skills assessment, counseling and advising, or peer tutoring. The department also arranges special accommodations for students with learning disabilities, such as sign language interpreters or textbooks on tape.

The Learning Services Web pages are designed to offer information on these various services. For more information please e-mail us at lrnsvcs@kirkwood.edu or call 319-398-5574 (TTY 398-5451) or 1-800-332-2055 ext. 5574.

The Testing Center The center provides COMPASS placement testing in reading, writing, and mathematics as well as exams for Anytime/Anywhere courses, departmental exams, and various certification testing.

PA Writing for Support for Elements, Comp I and II is designed to to provide support for students who are already taking these writing courses.

PA Math for Support courses offer similar opportunities for students to improve their math skills and to receive support for math courses in which students are currently enrolled.

Afraid to start college? The College Prep block of courses, which includes reading, writing, math, study skills/career decision making, and basic computer skills, is a great opportunity for students to prepare for college level classes and is an excellent starting point for adults returning to college.

Academic Prep courses are designed to help students achieve COMPASS Reading, Writing, and Mathematics admission scores for various programs.

College Reading helps students develop college-level reading skills by using the latest computer technology.

The Workplace Communication program offers courses for Applied Science and Technology students to learn essential writing and oral communication skills deemed necessary for success by the business community.

The Skill Center offers a variety of assessment, support, and training options for students through various vocational and employment programs.

The Cedar Employment Opportunities program offers training and employment services out of the Tipton, Iowa office.

The VITAL (Vocational Individualized Training and Learning) program assists high school special education students in the transition to a vocational/technical major at Kirkwood.

Need help with a class? Tutoring Services provides FREE tutors for many Arts & Sciences and Applied Science and Technology courses.

Disability Services (ADA - Americans with Disability Act) supports students in their efforts to arrange reasonable accommodations to be academically successful.

Student Support Services offers writing instruction, college survival skills, tutoring, and counseling services for eligible students.

Through these various programs and course offerings, the staff of Learning Services is dedicated to helping students become successful college students and effective life-long learners.

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