Lees-McRae College - Services for Learning Disabled Students

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

• There is support for Learning Disabled students but there is not a specific program available for Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to 10% of the students.
• 50 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
• 40 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 30 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 45 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

• SAT I is required with minimum scores of:
  • English: 470
  • Math: 470
  • Combined: 940
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• ACT is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• A personal interview is recommended.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is accepted.
• C is the minimum letter grade average accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Remedial Reading
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Tutors
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a minimal term.
• A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is given to complete degree.
• No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
• There are 4 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Joan Watts, Acting Chair, Division of Academic Advancement, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Larry Shook, Chair, Division of Academic Advancement, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 704 898-5341.
• Other important information: Program is not specifically for Learning Disabled students, but is rather an academic advancement program which provides tutorial help.