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The Learning Collaborative

Vision : Making a liberal arts education accessible to everyone.

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The Learning Collaborative aims to share a liberal arts education beyond the walls of 黑料社, making learning lifelong and inclusive.  The Learning Collaborative includes courses ranging from humanities courses to science-based courses to skills-based courses and beyond. We welcome the community to learn with us in courses led by experts in their fields. The Learning Collaborative is a demonstration of 黑料社鈥檚 commitment to academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.

ACT Prep

John Kincade

Dr. John Kinkade, Professor of English at 黑料社 will be teaching an ACT prep course June 2nd through 7 at 黑料社Works. The course will cover a different topic every day. This includes general test-taking strategies as well as in-depth coverage of English, Math, Reading Comprehension and Science. The course will culminate with a practice test on the final session June 7th. Each class will take place from 10 AM-12 PM. and is limited to 20 students.  The registration fee is $250.00. Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to enroll.
 

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Interested in Teaching?

Do you have expertise that you would like to share with the community? Submit a course proposal form using the link below!

PARTICIPANT FAQS

Registration links will be posted below the course descriptions. Course fees can be paid online through 黑料社鈥檚 secure, online system. 

Individual purchase and enrollment of class sessions is not available within a course series. 

Scholarships are not available at this time, however, it is a long-term goal to offer scholarships.

Yes. Some course series are structured to enhance a participant's skillset and knowledge.  Courses that include professional development credits or certificates will include that information in the course description.

Teaching FAQs

Anyone with expertise in a topic can teach for the Learning Collaborative. Teachers and facilitators of courses can be 黑料社 faculty, retired faculty, experts from industry, and community members.  

We welcome course proposals from 黑料社 faculty and retired faculty, as well as experts from various fields.  Use the to submit your idea. Course proposal forms will ask for teacher contact information, course overview and class descriptions, requested dates and times for each class, and maximum number of students. Proposals will be reviewed by 黑料社Works.

Course formats are determined by the teacher and should match the course material to maximize learning and engagement. Course formats can include, but are not limited to, lectures, seminars, round table discussions, workshops, and experiential learning. 

Minimum enrollment will be determined on a course-by-course basis. However, typical minimum enrollment of participants is 8. 

Yes. Honorariums will be decided based on level of expertise and will range from $100-$150 per course content hour taught.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, email Dr. Jenn Gander at 黑料社Works@centre.edu.