NE students hear availability of aids
by Josh Johnson, Reporter

   Students attending Test Your Best: Study Skills on NE Campus last week did not find a quick fix.
   "I don't think there is one way to test better," Linda Specks said. "In fact, there are multiple ways to test better. But there is no way to pass any of these tests without studying."
   Specks, an academic advisor on NE Campus, highlighted multiple techniques to improve one's testing skills in her presentation.
   Peggy Erving, instructional assistant, joined Specks to discuss some of the benefits the campus has to offer in terms of study facilities.
   Erving told students about the Academic Learning Center in NACB 109.
   Divided into a skills center, a writing center and a language lab, the center provides different services, such as a study area, computers and instructional tapes and individual help.
   "For additional study support, you should come in and take advantage of the instructional tapes," she said.
   Erving said students have been helped by such videos as Reading to Remember, Learn Writing Quickly and How to Be a Top Notch Test Taker.
   Those tapes, among many others, are available to watch during the center's hours.
   The ALC is open 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
   Specks then offered advice on what students can do each day to ensure success.
   "Review the notes taken in class every day, so learning is at a calm pace and not as hurried as the last-minute study sessions," she said.
   Both Specks and Erving told students they could visit the counseling offices and the ALC at their leisure or when they need assistance.
   Students can reach the NE counseling offices at 817-515-6661 and the ALC at 817-515-6432.