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- The LTC will be closed on Friday, July 4. We will be open for testing on Saturday, July 5.
- B17/18, the LTC's open computer lab, will be closed to accomodate placement testing in July.
- Blackboard will not be available for testing on July 16th and 17th.
WELCOME!
The Knisely Learning Technology Center (LTC) serves the college in several ways. It is the main campus testing center. The Center gives placement tests for new students, and test facilitators administer and monitor distance tests and make-up tests and proctor off-campus tests. Additionally, the LTC is the resource center for supplementary instructional assistance for students. Tutors are available in the Math Center and the Writing Center for day and evening students. The CTE Tutor Coordinator is available to match qualified students for individual tutoring sessions in classes where they are experiencing academic difficulty.
The LTC also houses two computer labs: a large lab available to students for general instructional use and a smaller lab for testing.
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Mission Statement
The Learning Technology Center is a multi-function resource and instructional support center for students. The primary mission of the Learning Technology Center is to provide supplementary instructional support to students taking classes in English/composition, mathematics, or English as a second language. The center also provides instructional support to students enrolled in a number of natural science, engineering, and information systems technology courses. To accomplish these goals, the center houses a Math Center, and a Writing Center, as well as, Power Hour, a one-on-one tutoring program.
In addition, we administer placement tests for English, math, and reading courses, as well as proctored exams for all asynchronous distance learning courses. As a service to the community, the Center also administers proctored tests and special tests.
All of the services and supports are free to students currently enrolled at Virginia Western Community College.
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Contact Us
Phone: (540) 857-7250
Fax: (540) 857-6138
Email: testingcenter@vw.vccs.edu.
Mailing Address
Learning Technology Center
Virginia Western Community College
P. O. Box 14007
Roanoke, VA 24038
Street Address
3095 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
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LTC Staff
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Hours Of Operation
The table below lists the hours of operation for the Testing Center, Writing Center, Math Center, and B17/18, the open lab.
| Center | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Center | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 5:00 | 9:00 - 1:00 | Closed |
| Writing Center | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Math Center | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 7:00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Computer Lab/B17/18 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 8:00 | 8:00 - 5:00 | 9:00 - 1:00 No Tutoring |
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The LTC Testing Center and the open lab B17 /18 will close at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 5 p.m. on Friday. Tests will not be given out after 7:30 Monday - Thursday; 4:30 on Friday and 12:30 on Saturday. People should not bring children with them when coming to take a test or when using the open lab or the tutoring centers.
The LTC endorses VWCC's policies related to children in its facilities. Children (defined as persons under age 13) must be under direct supervision of a parent, guardian or sponsor (18 years of age or older). Unattended children are prohibited in the Learning Technology Center.
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Location
The Learning Technology Center is located on the ground floor of Brown Library on the Virginia Western campus.
Directions From Campus
From the Library, you can reach the Learning Center by going down the stairs to the ground floor. If you are coming from a different part of campus, we are located on the North side of campus, between Anderson Hall and Fishburn Hall.
Directions From Off-Campus
- From 581/220-South: Take the Colonial Avenue exit off of 220.
- From 220-North: Take the Wonju Street exit off of 220.
- Turn left at the stop light onto Colonial Avenue.
- Head straight for approximately 1 mile.
- As you approach the campus you will see a pedestrian bridge over Colonial Avenue. This bridge links one side of campus to the other.
- There is a stoplight just before the bridge. Turn right at the light onto McNeil Drive.
- Proceed up the hill and turn left into the fourth driveway.
- Immediately turn left into the parking lot (Lot 6).
- The Learning Center is through the doors at the end of the parking lot.
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Parking
The parking lot beside the Learning Center (Lot 6) is for faculty and staff parking only; if you don't have the appropriate parking decal, you will need to find another place to park and walk to the Learning Center. Consult the Virginia Western parking regulations for more information.