Welcome to Learning Assistance Programs
...A Learning Commons Partner
Learning Assistance includes the following programs:
Individual Consultations with a Learning Specialist
Individual sessions are provided for students who want to fine-tune their study approaches or to develop skills in a particular area. We conduct learning style assessments, recommend effective study skills, and coach students in applying proven academic strategies in their classes.
Learning Assistance Programs provide free peer tutoring for several math, science, business, language and nursing courses. Our program is nationally certified through the College Reading and Learning Association.
We offer interactive workshops on a variety of topics of interest to students, including sessions on time management, improving reading strategies, effective review and test-taking methods.
Facilitated Study Groups are peer-led and coordinated with specific courses. In the sessions, students explore course concepts, practice problem solving, and learn study approaches in a collaborative setting. Language Conversation Groups are peer-led and focus on the practice of conversational speaking for various languages.
Learning Assistance Programs Values
Welcome all students and care for each as a valued member of the Seattle University community
Attend to the development of the whole student with positive support
Provide high quality services, programming and resources for students
Improve programs continuously through assessment and evaluation
Appreciate and promote diversity and justice
Value the unique gifts and work style of each staff member
Commit to an open and honest working and learning staff community
Contribute to decision-making discussions and listen to the voices of others
Enjoy collegiality based on mutual care and fun
Value student workers and develop their leadership potential
Work collaboratively in campus-wide partnerships
Promote Seattle University’s mission, vision, and goals