Welcome to the Division of Academic Foundations
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Generosa Lopez-Molina, Ph.D.
Dean, Division of
Academic Foundations
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UC 107
Phone: (440) 366 - 4029
Fax: (440) 366 - 4117
College students sometimes need support in order to be successful in their chosen fields of study. The purpose of the Academic Foundations programs is to assist students with instructional support.
Academic Foundations courses are provided for students who need to refresh or strengthen academic skills. Courses are available in mathematics, reading, writing, study skills, spelling and vocabulary improvement. A complete listing and descriptions of these courses can be found by going to the respective discipline pages and following the COURSES link.
On the basis of assessment results and high school records, entering students may be required to take one or more Academic Foundations courses, which carry college credit. They are included in the computation of a student's cumulative grade point average and count toward financial aid requirements; however, they do not count toward degree requirements.
Courses are provided in English as a Second Language for those who are non-native speakers of English. These courses provide practice in writing, reading, speaking and listening in addition to study skills and American culture and conversation.
An automated Learning Laboratory is provided for students who wish to work independently to develop and improve their basic skills. In addition, the Learning Laboratory is used in conjunction with certain Academic Foundations courses.
Individualized learning activities including listening and note taking, punctuation and grammar, vocabulary and basic arithmetic and algebra are available.
Click here for Academic Support Center (ASC Tutoring Center) Information