BCCC's Learning Enhancement Center | Eastern North Carolina Now

LEC is one-stop shop for academic assistance

    WASHINGTON, N.C.     Whether it's a matter of studying for a particular class or test, or getting help with technology like email or Blackboard, Beaufort County Community College's all-new Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) is a one-stop shop for students to get the assistance they need.

    For the first time this fall, several student resources that were formerly offered separately are centrally located in the LEC, including academic support, the writing center and the math lab.

    "We've combined those services so that they're all available in the same place," says LEC Director James Casey. "We wanted to streamline the process for our students so they'll know where to go. If you need help, this is the spot."

    The LEC, located in Building 3, Room 122, is equipped with a full-size computer lab, as well as a silent testing area. Professional, faculty and peer tutoring is available in disciplines ranging from writing and math to humanities and business. A variety of online resources is also available, and Casey says there will soon be a series of workshops, guest speakers and events that will cover useful topics for both students and faculty.

    "It's new, so we're still working on it," says Casey, "but it's a large, comfortable space with a supportive atmosphere. Once a student comes in once and sees how much it helps, they will usually keep coming in."

    All BCCC students enrolled in curriculum programs are eligible to receive assistance with the referral of an instructor. Casey says it's easy to speak with an instructor; they are familiar with the process and will get the student pointed in the right direction.

    Activity at the LEC is already picking up; in the few weeks since classes began, more than 130 students from 50 different classes have logged almost 500 individual visits to the center.

    For more information about BCCC's Learning Enhancement Center, visit http://www.beaufortccc.edu/learning-enhancement-center/ or call 252-940-6338.



    Contact: Jules Norwood
         Public Relations Coordinator

    Beaufort County Community College

     (252) 940-6387  •  Jules.Norwood@BeaufortCCC.edu

    Contact: Jules Norwood
         Public Relations Coordinator

    Beaufort County Community College

     (252) 940-6387  •  Jules.Norwood@BeaufortCCC.edu

    Beaufort County Community College is a public, comprehensive community college committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.