Learning Services

Tutoring Services

Tutoring services are available to all current Northland College students free of charge . The Learning Center serves as a resource for students who want to improve their academic performance. Instructional services are provided to students who may potentially have, or are currently having, academic problems due to learning or physical disabilities, lack of academic preparation or other factors which may affect student progress.

These services are available from specially trained staff in areas of study skills, writing, communication, math as well as some content areas. Individual tutoring is also available to students who need help with content areas within their program from student tutors.

Walk-ins are welcomed, although appointments are encouraged to make sure students get help when they need it.

Disability Services

Learning Services plans and provides services for students with disabilities. We assist with transition planning prior to enrollment and provide on-going support. It is important for a student to have documentation of his/her disability when making the request. The documentation may come from a high school IEP (Individual Educational Plan), an agency (Workmen's Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation), a doctor, or other qualified professional. It is important to request accommodations prior to the start of college, and then each new semester as individual schedules change. As some services require time to initiate, students must make requests in a timely manner.

Services may include:

• Scanning textbooks
• Extending time for testing
• Reading tests
• Providing note takers
• Modifying the environment

For more information, please contact Ellen Brehmer (EGF campus) or Dean Dalen (TRF campus).

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Support Services

Arrange to take the LOEP (Levels of English Proficiency) placement test with the Disabilities Coordinator. You may also make an appointment to develop a Personal Education Plan, which will identify support specific to your needs. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation at Northland College.

Services may include:

• Note takers
• Extended time for tests
• Reader for tests
• Private room for tests
• Interpreters

Contact Information

East Grand Forks Campus

Ellen Brehmer
Learning Services Coordinator
Rooms 413-415
Tel: (218) 793-2382
Toll Free: 1-800-451-3441
Email: Ellen Brehmer

Thief River Falls Campus

Dean Dalen
Director of Learning Center / Disability Services
Room 205
Tel: (218) 683-8560
Toll Free: 1-800-959-6282
E-mail: Dean Dalen