Welcome to the Foundational Studies Home Page

For many years OLC has offered developmental courses in reading, writing
and math resulting in the successful transfer of underprepared students into college level work.  However, the institution recognized that more could be
done to help students gain the necessary skills to take important and active
roles in their communities.  OLC has responded to that need.

During the 2005-2006 calendar year the administration of OLC determined
to take a stronger approach to improving student success rates and retention.  The Foundational Studies Department was formed, bringing committed developmental educators from assessment, humanities and the math
departments to begin training and researching ways to improve services
to underprepared students entering our institution.  

Included under the umbrella of Foundational Studies are
developmental educators in both Reading/ Writing and Math as
well as TRIO, Student Support Services, and the GED program. 

Be sure to browse the pages and get to know our faculty.  We also
offer many valuable tools for both facutly and students to learn how
to improve student retention and success.