ARC's Learning Center, established in 1975, is an integral service unique to OCC's ARC program, and offers a variety of courses that employ diverse instructional methods, such as computer-assisted instruction, direct instruction, and individualized instruction. These classes are tailored to meet the specific needs of individual students, equip students with effective strategies for academic success in transferable English and Math courses, and help students reach their full academic potential.

Below are descriptions of ARC's Course Offerings:

Course Offerings: 

  • LRNG O20: Life, Academic, and Employment Skills for Students with Disabilities B
    • This course is designed to provide strategies for life, academic, and employment success for students with learning differences;
  • LRNG 040: Learning Skills-Writing
    • This course is designed for students with learning differences who need to improve their basic Writing skills;
  • LRNG 041N: Learning Skills-Writing Lab
    • This laboratory course is designed for students with learning differences who are concurrently enrolled in transferable English courses and other academic courses that require extensive writing;
  • LRNG 050: Learning Strategies for Success in Math 
    • This course is designed for students with learning differences who need to enhance and build confidence in Mathematics;
  • LRNG 051N: Learning Strategies for Success in Math-Lab
    • This laboratory course is designed for students with learning differences who are concurrently enrolled in transferable Math courses 

Contact Information: 

LRNG A020: 

Professor Irving Chavez Jimenez 
ichavezjimenez@occ.cccd.edu  

 

LRNG A040 & A041H:

Professor Amra Pepic-Koubati 
apepic@occ.cccd.edu 

 

LRNG A050 & A051H:

Professor Kim Nguyen 
tnguyen5@occ.cccd.edu 

 

 students studying at a table

Students' Testimonials:

  • The patience and care for the students is nothing I have ever experienced before coming to the Learning Center. I appreciate how professors look at everyone the same, no matter where they are in their learning curve. The faculty spirit is what gave me the will to show up and do my best.
  • Being able to fully focus on building one skill set at a time helped me discover trouble areas and address them as needed. The strategies taught gave me more confidence as a college student.
  • The professors provide lessons with in-depth personal skill buildings, pushing students to learn and advance at their own pace.
  • The faculty are patient and will make sure ALL their students understand the topics before they move on. They are very helpful for those who need extra help.