Placement
The Learning Support Program [formerly known as the Academic Development Program] has changed. Not only has our name changed, but our classes have as well. As a result of a Tennessee State Law that takes effect 1 July 2012 [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-7-147 (2012)], 4-year schools in Tennessee are no longer allowed to offer “developmental” classes. Those classes are now offered only at the community colleges. The law applies to all Tennessee Board of Regents schools and to all the University of Tennessee system as well.
Unfortunately, that does not make your developmental requirements go away. There are, however, some alternatives to help you so that you don’t have to go elsewhere.
If you have been placed in developmental classes based upon your ACT scores, you may take the COMPASS Placement Exam to attempt to place into college-level classes. If you have already taken the COMPASS Exam and still have developmental requirements, there is a way for you to remain at TTU and get the assistance you need. If your requirement is for
1.Developmental Math [DSPM0800 and/or DSPM0850]: If your major requires an algebra-based math course, register for MATH1000 Transitional Algebra. This course will provide the algebra background you need for college-level algebra-based math while giving you the learning support that you need to be successful. If your major requires only MATH1010 or MATH1530, register for one of the designated sections of that class and learning support will be provided as part of the course.
2.Developmental Reading [DSPR0800]: Register for READ1000 College Reading Improvement. This course is open to anyone who needs [or would like] to improve reading skills in preparation for the rigors of reading and understanding college-level textbooks.
3.Developmental Writing [DSPW0800]: Register for ENGL1010; however, you will also need to take the English Diagnostic Test to determine how much and what type of learning support you need to help you successfully complete ENGL1010. The diagnostic test is on the web at http://www.prenhall.com/diagnostic_test/index.html. Complete Form A, Parts 1, 2, and 3. At the end of each part, click on “Submit for Grade.” That part will be graded [print a copy to place in your Learning Support Folder], and you will be directed to email the results from the Routing Information box at the end of your test results. Type in the appropriate information for the 4 areas checked below. You will need to do this for each part of the test.
Routing Information
üMy name is: __(type your name in the box)___
üMy E-mail address is: __(type your TTU email address in the box)__
E-mail my results to:
ü[Professor’s email Address]: __ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it __
üInstructor's Name: _Janet Whiteaker_ [Professor Whiteaker is the Coordinator of Learning Support and will see that
your test results get to the right place]
TA: _____(not required)_____
Other: ___(not required)_____
Questions?: call 931-372-3476 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Learning Support Program main office is located in Matthews Hall, room 153.
