• BRIDGE (Building Relationships, Integrating Divisions, Generating Excellence)
  BRIDGE is a faculty team that conducts the College in-class portion of the assessment program and creates on-going opportunities for faculty development. During spring semester, certain faculty members participate with their students in activities to assess students’ general skill levels and to assist teachers in improving in general skills instruction across all divisions of the College. These activities are held in a sampling of various departmental classes; therefore, students may participate in one or more of these sessions during their time at Stark State.
   
• TUTORING AND LEARNING CENTER, Room C105
  Successful completion of any college curriculum requires mastery of fundamental mathematics and language skills, as well as basic study skills; yet many college students lack proficiency in one or more of these areas. The Tutoring and Learning Center helps students meet their academic goals by providing a collection of educational services in a comfortable setting. Tutoring is available each semester in room C106. An updated schedule is on the College Web site under the Academic section, as well as outside the Tutoring Room, C106. Faculty and student tutors are available at scheduled times by subject. There are no sign-ups or charges for this service. Additional services include computer-based instruction and tutorials, video instruction, word processing, and Internet access. Instructional technicians are available to assist students, and service is designed to provide direct support for selected courses for both students and faculty. There is no charge or need for an appointment to use the Center.
   
• THE TESTING CENTER, Room C107
  The Testing Center is in room C107 and offers both computer-based and pencil-and-paper testing to specific courses. Some courses provide students with computer-based testing. This allows students in those courses to take tests outside of class in the Testing Center within a timeframe of usually three to four days. This service allows for more instructional time in class and also provides the students with an opportunity to become familiar with this technology. This is an additional advantage for students, as many licensure exams are now computer- based.
   
• RETURNING TO LEARNING WORKSHOPS
  To address the concerns of students entering the college, the Teaching and Learning Division offers transitional support through the “Returning to Learning Workshop.” Participants attend three sessions, which assist with the admissions and enrollment process, stress and time management within the framework of being a college student, and study skills.
   
• EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING
  Students may receive free short-term educational counseling services through the Teaching and Learning Division. Facilitators provide counseling and support groups for issues which affect academic success. Crisis intervention and referral are also available.
   
• STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINARS – (Seminar Schedule)
  Each term, information regarding college success is presented to students either in the classroom or through free seminars. Stop by room B230 or visit the Teaching and Learning Division Web page to obtain a copy of the current semester calendar of seminars.
   
• TRIO – STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
  The TRIO-SSS project is a federally funded program offering a wide variety of support and academic services to qualifying students. Participants are low-income, first generation College students who require academic support. Some of theses students may also have disabilities. The services provided are education and career planning, advising, tutoring, and educational counseling. The TRIO-SSS offices are located in Room B230.

Since the Teaching and Learning Division is a part of the instructional arm of the college, innovations in programming, such as workshops to assist in preparing for college entry, are provided as a means of consistently enriching the support offerings at Stark State College.