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Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is an instructional facility that provides classrooms, a quiet learning environment, and instructional support services. The LRC advances the vision and mission of American River College by offering supplemental instruction and academic support through individualized tutoring and other alternative modes of instruction to currently enrolled ARC students seeking to successfully achieve their educational goals.

Interim Dean Mikenna Modesto
Phone (916) 484-8693

Learning Resource Center (LRC) Courses

LRC 300 Introduction to Tutor Training

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:A grade of B or better in the course to be tutored. Faculty recommendation and approval to be a tutor in the LRC Department.
Advisory:Eligibility for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly ENGWR 300/480) or ESLW 340
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is offered in coordination with the Learning Resource Center Tutorial Services Program. It introduces the role of a tutor and the methods of effective tutoring. It covers establishing goals and objectives, implementing a tutorial plan, applying effective learning skills, developing effective communication and listening skills, and fostering critical thinking. This course is formerly known as INDIS 320.

LRC 310 Introduction to Supplemental Instruction

Units:1
Hours:18 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Faculty recommendation to become a Beacon SI Leader and passed the course to be supported with a grade of "B" or better.
Advisory:ENGL C1000 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course is offered in coordination with the Beacon Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program at American River College. It introduces the role of the SI Leader as a facilitator and presents the methods of effective group facilitation skills and collaborative learning theory.

LRC 499 Experimental Offering in Learning Resource Center

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.

LRC 1000 Supervised Tutoring

Units:0
Hours:500 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Enrollment Limitation:Student must be enrolled in an ARC college credit course and be referred to tutoring by an ARC instructor or counselor on the basis of an identified learning need.
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This course offers individualized tutoring designed to assist students to increase their success in college courses. Content varies depending upon the adjunct course. Attention is given to essential study skills and utilization of campus learning resources. Students may enroll for support of more than one college course per semester. This course may be repeated in subsequent semesters. This noncredit supervised tutoring course allows for 1-500 hours per semester.