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The Academic Support Center (ASC) was started in the Fall of 2000 with monies provided from a grant from the Luce Foundation.

ASC assists students, faculty and staff with the various aspects of academic writing, critical analysis, study skills, and reading. We can also assist with professional papers, resumes, and reports. Throughout the semester, ASC conducts workshops including ones on organization, documentation styles, plagiarism, senior Statements of faith, the CHATS Statement of Faith paper, and the Ordination Exams.

The service is free.

Current Status of Center
For each of the last three years more than 300 students have visited our Center for assistance. Considering our full time student population is around 120, the Center works with most students and some students on a weekly basis. We often attend classes and conduct “mini” workshops—usually on plagiarism or documentation issues. We also offer workshops throughout the year such as “Learning to Critically Analyze,” “Reading Smarter,” “Test Anxiety”, “Study Skills,” and APA and Chicago documentation styles. At the request of several professors, the Center has developed workshops for specific assignments such as the Statement of Faith paper. A 30-page workbook has been developed for Presbyterian students taking Ordination exams and several “ORDS Prep” workshops are offered each year. Every incoming student is tested in both reading and writing and has an individual conference to discuss the strengths and any weakness in their reading and writing. Between working with students individually, conducting workshops, and visiting classes the Center is in individual contact with at least 90% of the school population each semester.

If you need help, please call us at extension 384, e-mail us kmapes@lpts.edu, or better yet just drop in. We are located in room #26 Nelson Hall.

Writing Center Hours

• Mon---9:00-8:30
• Tues---9:00-3:30 and 6:00-9:30
• Wed---9:00--3:30
• Thurs---9:00-8:30
• Fri------9:00-2:00

The Center

• Rationale, History
• Meet the Staff
• Calendar
• Special Services
• Contact Us
• Online Writing Lab
  
  
  Actual Survey of Academic Support Programs in ATS Seminaries
  
• Actual Survey of Academic Support Programs in ATS Seminaries --Fall 2003
• Survey Results Data Analysis
• Survey Results Data