Mission

The mission of the Department of Developmental Instruction is to provide academic advisement, instruction, tutoring and other support to assist students in their academic endeavors and to maximize their potential for success in college, especially those students who enter through Act 101 and EOP.

The Department

The Department of Developmental Instruction provides courses and supportive services available to all students of the University. These services and programs are designed to assist students in achieving their full potential.

The developmental courses are designed to help students improve skills in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, science and ESOL. Content courses carry graduation credit and developmental courses earn institutional credit.

The Act 101/EOP Program provides access and support for students who have traditionally been under-represented in higher education. Approximately half of the students enrolled in this program are minority group members; sixty percent are women and 20 percent are older than the traditional college student.

University Tutorial Services offers free peer tutoring in a variety of courses and is open to all undergraduate students enrolled at the University.

The Department of Developmental Instruction maintains the following components in its mission to facilitate "...the cognitive and affective growth of all learners, at all levels of the learning continuum" (NADE 1996):

• A centralized program
• Mandatory assessment of students
• Mandatory placement of students
• Tutorial services
• Tutor training
• Advising and counseling services
• Program evaluation

Developmental Courses (Courses do not count toward graduation)
Reading I (Summer Only)	3 credits
Reading II	3 credits
Writing I (Summer Only)	3 credits
Writing II	3 credits
Introductory Algebra	3 credits
Intermediate Algebra	3 credits

 

Courses that count for graduation
College Study Skills	1 credit
College Reading and Study Skills	3 credits
Intensive Eng ESOL	3 credits
The Art of Possibility and Mindfulness Practice (Values & Ethics)	3 credits
Personal Mastery and Mindfulness Practice (Free Elective)	3 credits