The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), located on the first floor of the Marion P. Carnell Library/Learning Resources Center, provides a variety of services to enhance student learning and achievement of lifelong learning goals. The center strives to assist both students and faculty in the development of the general education competencies recommended for all graduates. The center provides continuous learning support for students throughout their college experience.

Testing Center

Student assessment is part of the college’s educational program. All applicants to associate degree and diploma programs complete a placement test, a tool that includes skills assessment in the areas of language usage, reading and mathematics. Using the results of these assessments, advisors assist students with planning their educational program and registering for courses that enable them to achieve their personal and academic goals. Additionally, the Testing Center provides make-up testing, standardized testing, and proctored testing services on all PTC campuses and at many non-PTC locations to assist instructors and students.

If you need to take a proctored test after 6:00 p.m., please schedule an appointment at www.ptc.edu/tc.

Open Computer-Assisted Instruction Lab

The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)

A drop-in computer lab is provided for student, faculty and staff use. Located in 111K, the TLC provides computers for student and faculty academic use and courtesy charging stations for mobile devices. The computers are equipped with internet to allow student access to Pathway and D2L Brightspace, (the college’s learning management system), other online resources, and software in use by most of the college’s courses, such as Microsoft Office. Students will be asked to present college IDs before accessing services. For more information, contact the TLC staff.

Tutoring

Student Success Coaching

Coaches are available to assist students with academic concerns such as study skills, test anxiety, critical thinking, note-taking, and time management.  Coaches can assist with discovering your learning style and guide you with tactics that will benefit your ability to learn.  Appointments for success coaching can be made through PTC Navigate or by calling 864-941-8356. .