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Northwestern Michigan College

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Course: Remedial Reading
Contact Info:
Coordinator: Alison Collins
Mentor: Kari Kahler
Advisor: Michelle Poertner
Prerequisites: None
Phone: 231-922-8530
Fax: 231-922-1253
Office Location: Center for Learning
Office Hours: 8:00 to 5:00, MTWTF
Description::
This is a computer assisted instruction program designed to improve your reading skills. The course covers four major skill areas: Narrative Text, Information Text, Persuasive Text, and Reading Comprehension. The course will individualize instruction for each student, selecting the appropriate skill areas according to your pattern of response,--the manner in which you answer questions.
Policies:

Students will be asked to take the COMPASS test prior to enrolling and again at completion of the course(s). Prior COMPASS scores will be accepted.

MENTOR: Kari Kahler
Phone: 231-922-1228
Email: kkahler@nmc.edu
Role: The mentor's role is to coordinate / assist students with the following:

  • Career decision making
    Study skills
    Time management
    Learning styles
    And other college related services
    Facilitate "Discussion Forums" and "Chat Rooms"
    Note: Please see the "News Alerts" page for additional information.

ADVISOR: Michelle Poertner
Phone: 231-922-1138
Email: mpoertner@nmc.edu
Role: The advisor will assist students with course selection, tutoring, and tracking your progress.

COORDINATOR: Alison Collins
Phone: 231-922-8530
Email: acollins@nmc.edu
Role: The coordinator acts as a liaison between Instructional Systems, NMC, and the students.

Students will have two semesters to complete this work.

Students will set goals to complete the course work and we will assist you in completing your goals.

Students should maintain at least 80% on each module / lesson.