FB96 ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Boston College Fact Book, 1995-1996

Contact:  factbook@bc.edu 

Date Posted: Oct 19 1995

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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER



The Academic Development Center (ADC) exists to support and

enhance all aspects of academic excellence -- Boston College's

number one priority for the 1990's -- by helping under -

graduates, graduate students, and faculty improve learning

quality and teaching effectiveness.  The ADC, which opened its

doors in September 1991, is located on the second floor of

O'Neill Library in the Eileen M. and John M. Connors, Jr.

Learning Center.



The ADC is a comprehensive, inclusive resource serving all of

the University's students and faculty.  To address the needs

of the great majority of Boston College students, the Center

provides tutoring for more than 60 courses, including

calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, nursing, accounting,

and classical and foreign languages.  In addition, graduate

students in English serve as writing tutors.  (All ADC tutors

are recommended and approved by their relevant academic

departments; most are graduate students, juniors, or seniors.)



The Center offers programs designed to challenge the most

academically talented, highest achieving students -- as well as

programs designed to support those who are least prepared and

most academically challenged.  One of the ADC's three

professional staff members assists students with learning

disabilities, helping to ensure their academic success at

Boston College.



Tutoring, and all other academic support services, are free of

charge to all Boston College students and instructors.



The Center also sponsors seminars, workshops, and discussions

for faculty and graduate teaching fellows on strategies for

successful teaching and learning.  Through these and other

activities, the Academic Development Center plays an

increasingly important role in enhancing the quality of

academic life at Boston College.



Source: Academic Development Center





Academic Development Center

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                                   Rated Tutoring

           Hours of    Students    "Extremely" or

           Tutoring    Tutored     "Very Useful" 

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1991-92     2,584       1,100             88%

1992-93     3,973       2,000             92%

1993-94     4,585       2,000             93%

1994-95     5,215       2,200             91%

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Source: Academic Development Center