Learning Resources in the College of Allied Health are located in the Student Education and Services Center in the Keck Building. The SESC offers help, at no cost, to any student or staff member who desires to improve and build their academic skills.

The SESC offers:

Ø Computer-assisted instruction in mathematics, writing, reading and other curriculum supported subjects
Ø Free tutoring in most subjects for both individuals and small groups
Ø Academic skill building workshops—scheduled throughout the academic year
Ø Instructional video tapes and computer disks are available for use both at home and in the center
Ø Internet access and web based learning programs.

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
The SESC utilizes Plato, a program that helps students gain proficiency in mathematics, reading, English grammar and in a number of other general education areas. Plato provides a series of lessons that specifically address individual needs. Students may be recommended by instructors, or they may use the Plato Program diagnostic tools to determine which of their skills require work.

12 additional supplemental instruction programs are available to accompany courses that are taught in the Allied Health Curriculum.

Videos, audio tapes, compact discs and textbooks:
Student enrolled in the Medical Spanish classes use audio tapes and CDs on a regular basis to accompany their classroom assignments. The SESC also has a variety of media in various subject areas, including study skills techniques, available for student use. COAH faculty also place materials on reserve in the center for students in specific classes.

Study Skills Workshops
Study Skills Workshops are available for students, faculty and staff and are scheduled throughout each semester. Goal Setting & Time Management, Memory & Concentration, Note-Taking Systems and Test-Taking Techniques have been the subjects of recent workshops.

Tutoring
Group tutoring is available and can be facilitated by a faculty member or peer. In addition to being aided by a tutor, students in group study settings gain the opportunity to practice what they learn while they work together, teaching each other and learning from each other.
One-on-one tutoring is available when the need has been diagnosed by either the tutor coordinator or the faculty of a specific class. Both peer & professional tutors are available to assist students in one-on-one study sessions.

Academic Counseling
Individual and Group counseling is available Monday- Friday, 9am to 5 pm, on both an appointment and drop-in basis. The Counselor will assist students with planning their academic programs, evaluating their program requirements and with other academic and personal issues as they relate to their school experience.

Scholarship Information
University scholarship information as well as other and national scholarship information & applications are posted near the SESC on the Scholarship information board.

Career Services
This service provides a number of Computer Assisted Programs to help in the area of skill building and job search. The Career Area has twelve computers dedicated to job search efforts. Software programs include California’s popular EUREKA job development software, and a number of national job search sites. Both on and off campus job placement for students will be available from this center.

Audio/Visual Service
An AV Technician is available to assist with the operation of any or all of the audio/visual equipment found in the various classrooms. All operators of this equipment must be trained by the Technician before the items can be used. The following items are also available for check- out from the Student Education & Services Center: portable slide projector, document camera, portable projector (tegrity) and transparency projector. Please contact Cendrahaya Tjandrawan or Linda Towles for these services.

Testing
All candidates for admission to the degree programs at Charles R. Drew University are required to take a Pre-admission Placement Examination. The College of Allied Health utilizes the Accuplacer system, an online assessment system used to provide information about a student’s level of skills and accompishment in the areas of reading, writing and math. Other tests available are the Self-Directed Search Survey and the HOBET- The Health Occupational Basic Entrance Test.

Service Learning
The Student Education & Services Center houses the coordinator for Service Learning. Students are required to complete a specific number of volunteer hours in the community as determined by program certification. For an example, students in certificate programs are asked to volunteer for 25 hours of service, associate degree students must volunteer for 50 hours of services and the Bachelor and master degree candidates will work for 100 hours in a volunteer capacity. Students may complete their service under either of these three categories or in a combination of these headings: 1. Service to the University 2. Assisting in an educational environment and 3. Health care facilities. Additional information on Service Learning can be obtained by calling (323) 357-3638

The Student Education & Services Center contains:
A main computer area with 24 workstations and a Smart Board-LCD projection system, used by both classrooms and individuals; A check-out system for various equipment for classroom use; Nine ( 9) computers located in the Career Center provide additional individuals access to technology they may need. Computers are located in both small group study rooms, and a variety of computer software programs are available to fit various study needs.

The Student Education & Services Center hours are:
Monday –Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Staff of the Center can be contacted at these hours, or you may call for assistance @ (323) 563-5934