Special Support Services
Learning Lab
The Learning Lab is located in 142 McIver Building. The Lab is available to all actively enrolled students in Special Support Services.
Computer Skills
Please note: some links require the Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe web site.
Software
Students can improve their computer knowledge and skills on a variety of different software programs. The Assistant Director for Academic Skills Services will work with you one-on-one to assist with using MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as our specialized software.
Our specialized software allows you to improve your skills in a variety of areas, including math, reading, Spanish and French, learning styles, grammar, typing, and graduate school preparation. Click here for a complete list of our software.
Element K
UNCG's site for online technology training, Element K, offers over 1200 courses in a wide range of topics, such as office productivity, Lotus Notes, web development, Windows and Macintosh operating systems, and more. These industry-standard, cutting edge courses have the advantage of accessibility (24/7 availability, with minimal system requirements), self-paced learning style, the ability to choose your own level of expertise, and compatibility with Macs as well as PCs.
To learn more and register for your FREE account, click here.
Computer Use Guidelines
To help us keep our computers in top working order, we also have some guidelines that we would like students to follow. Click here for a list of these guidelines.
Reference Library
Special Support Services has a variety of reference books available for students. Our library includes dictionaries (both English and foreign language), APA and MLA writing guides, as well as reading, writing, and math skills workbooks. We also have GRE, LSAT, Praxis, and MCAT Preparation Books, and a variety of current textbooks and videotapes specifically chosen to aid students with difficult classes.
Study Skills Resources
Study skills handouts are also available, located in the bins on the walls outside the lab entrance. These handouts were created to address problems students may encounter with such issues as time management, concentration, motivation, test-taking, reading, and writing. There are handouts that also reference websites where students can improve skills when lab software is not available. Current information on course schedules, announcements, etc., can also be found in this area of the learning lab.