Reading Support Services

Reading is the foundation for all college-level work.  Most college courses require a substantial amount of reading, and the material is often more challenging and more discipline-specific, making comprehension and reading rate important issues for college students.

Assistance with analytic reading begins during the placement period.  If test scores and other indicators suggest that a student needs reading support, our reading specialist will recommend a reading lab. This one-credit lab meets once a week with the goal of teaching analytic reading strategies.

In addition to weekly labs, the Office of Reading Support Services provides individualized assistance with reading issues, including diagnostic assessment, computerized reading applications, and private consultations with students and faculty.  Please contact Linda Oleksak at 413-782-1691 for more information.