The Developmental Studies Department coordinates courses in math, reading, study skills, writing, and American Sign Language. Courses for students interested in teaching assistant certification are also coordinated through the department. Each course is designed to assess the incoming student’s ability level and to improve that ability before the semester ends. Class size for these courses is small to allow for maximum interaction between student and instructor. Each course carries three credit hours, and most courses will apply as general elective credit for any degree program.

Offering support at the FLCC Wayne County and Geneva Centers as well as the Canandaigua campus, the Academic Support Centers provide various services to help students make the most of their educational experience. If help is needed with a difficult assignment, studying for an exam or writing a research paper, the professional staff at the Academic Support Centers can assist. The Academic Support Center on the Canandaigua campus has a computer classroom for those with little or no computer experience, as well as technology for sight impaired and hearing impaired students.

A Peer Tutor program provides assistance on a one-to-one or group basis for any course offered at FLCC. A Peer Tutor course is offered through the Department and is designed so that students become involved with service learning while strengthening their background in education theory and practice.

Learning disabilities (LD) is a term to describe a variety of difficulties in acquiring, storing and/or retrieving information. These difficulties can often lead to problems with reading, writing or mathematics. Because everyone’s needs are different, learning disability services are offered on a highly individualized basis. A learning disabilities coordinator arranges services which may include extended time and alternate location for tests, peer tutors, note takers and texts on tape. Students may contact the LD coordinator in the Developmental Studies Department to arrange for services. Students must also provide recent documentation in order to receive support services.

The Developmental Studies Department supports two ways to obtain a high school equivalency diploma. Through one option, 24 college credits can be accumulated in one of FLCC’s degree programs (costs are the same as regular tuition). Another option is to successfully complete a High School Equivalency class (no cost for the course) and then pass the State High School Equivalency examination. Contact the Developmental Studies Department or the Adult Basic Education Coordinator for more information.

Patricia A. Malinowski
Chairperson, Developmental Studies Department
Office: B-380 / (585) 394-3500,
Phone: (585) 394-3500, Ext. 7389
E-mail: malinopa@flcc.edu

Amy Nichols
Coordinator of Services for Students with a Learning Disability
Office: B-376
Phone: (585) 394-3500 Ext. 7390
E-mail: nicholal@flcc.edu

Sharon Nedrow
Coordinator of Adult Basic Education
Office: B-221
Phone: (585) 394-3500 Ext. 7431
E-mail: nedrowsk@flcc.edu

Department Secretaries
Phone: (585) 394-3500 Ext. 7392

Patricia Batt
E-mail: battpa@flcc.edu

Eileen Cash
E-mail: cashef@flcc.edu