Reading Center

The Reading Center

The Reading Center in Larrison Hall offers academic support for all Brookdale students enrolled in any course who need assistance in applying reading strategies in their coursework.

Students can meet with an Academic Tutor for a 45 minutes long, one-on-one in-person or online appointment with one of our professional tutors.

Reading Academic Tutors offer help throughout the semester by explaining strategies to help you:

• Understand your syllabus and get organized for the semester
• Know your textbook
• Make sense of your textbook and articles (highlighting, annotating, creating outlines, etc.)
• Organize the important information
• Prepare for tests and exams
• Suggest tips for studying with peers

The Reading Center also provides weekly assigned lab times as a fundamental component of READ 091 and required appointments to practice strategies for READ 092. In addition, individual appointments are offered for READ 095 students. Throughout the semester, The Reading Center also offers workshops that provide tips for test-taking anxiety and study skills.

To make an appointment with The Reading Center, please choose one of the following options:

• Log on to “My Brookdale” on the homepage and choose “Tutoring”
• Call 732-224-2942
• Email readingcenter@brookdalecc.edu
• Stop by in person to LAH 124

The Reading Center and the attached Computer Lab are located in Larrison Hall, Room 124.

Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Online appointments are available Monday – Fridays

For additional assistance or information, students can contact Joanne Romanik, 732-224-2610.

How To

Make a Reading Center appointment:

1. Log in to Canvas. On the left-hand ribbon in Canvas, click the big “T” (Tutoring) near the bottom. Or, via My Brookdale select “Tutoring” on the left-hand side.
2. On the next screen, select Reading Center and choose a location.
3. Select a date from the calendar and a time.
4. Provide your name, email, phone number, and information about your course and/or assignment.
5. Click “Book” — and a confirmation of your appointment will be sent to your Brookdale student email in Outlook.