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Hi, I'm Vicky an English Major here at Western.  This WOU Focus features the Academic Advising and Learning Center or the AALC for short.

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Let's take a closer look at where I work, the AALC. 

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The AALC is located on the fourth floor in the Academic Programs and Support Center on campus. 

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Our mission is to engage students in identifying and pursuing their educational, career, and life goals

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through personalized learning experiences. Basically, that means the staff is here to help you succeed at Western. 

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We have 5 full time advisors to help work with Exploratory, 1 yr Pre-Nursing,Pre-Education, 

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Early Childhood, Early Childhood Elementary, and Elementary/Middle Authorizations.

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We also help students who are struggling with their classes.

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If you have questions regarding general university requirements for a B-A or a B-S or the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum,

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AALC is the place start. 

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Once you choose your major, or, if you decide to change your major

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you can fill out a quick form and can get assigned to a new faculty advisor. 

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AALC advisors can help you through many challenges like improving your study habits and testing skills

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or choosing a major you'll really enjoy. 

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In The Learning Center, enrolled students can get tutoring for free for 2 hours per subject per week.

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Here you can get help with many subjects like math, foreign language and lab sciences. 

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To keep you on track for a degree, the Learning Center can help create an individualized academic plan.

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The Learning Center also has several courses to help you succeed.  

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Academic Success Class is designed to build study skills, time management skills, 

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personal responsibility, and test taking strategies. 

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The Freshman Year Experience classes are designed to help freshman and international students navigate college life at Western.

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The AALC is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

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If you'd like to meet with an advisor, simply call or email us to make an appointment. 

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You can also walk in and see us week one and eight of every term. 

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Thanks for taking the time to watch this edition of WOU FOCUS featuring the Academic Advising & Learning Center.