Learning Foundations

Department of The Learning Foundations is a unit within the Division of Enrollment Management and as such is responsible for providing a variety of academic support to all students.

One primary responsibility of the department is to coordinate developmental and preparatory courses in math (MAT 009 and 101-B), and a learning strategy course (FRS180). See also Courses.

A large number of students access tutorial assistance by trained peer tutors, graduate assistants, or faculty, at two campus learning centers.  The Learning Center, Portland, and Bailey Hall Math Center, Gorham, are designed to complement and enhance student classroom experiences through a friendly and effective tutoring program.

Additionally, the department offers study skill consultations and support handouts and materials. See also Study Skills.

Learning Foundations Staff

Elaine Wright, Director
250 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland
(207)780-4691
ewright@usm.maine.edu

J.Scott Perry, Coordinator, Developmental  Mathematics
115 Bailey Hall, Gorham
(207)780-4811
jsperry@usm.maine.edu

Kaoru Phillips, Manager, Portland Learning Center and ESL Associate
246 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland
(207)780-4473
kaoru@usm.maine.edu

Colleen Salvo, Administrative Assistant II
247 Luther Bonney Hall, Portland
(207)780-4471
csalvo@usm.maine.edu

 
 
 
 
 

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