Ally Center
The Ally Center is LBC’s hub for academic services, resources, and accessibility. The academic services are available at no additional cost. For information regarding resources and hours of operation, visit lbc.edu/ally.
Online Writing Services
Writing Services (WS) provides personalized support for all LBC students for all written assignments and all courses, at any stage of the writing process. Professional personnel and peer tutors offer one-on-one sessions of either 30 or 60 minutes, on-campus at the Writing Center or online. Students can meet with writing mentors for brainstorming and outlining, developing ideas, critiquing partial or full drafts, addressing format and citation, and/or reviewing key academic writing concepts. Moreover, there is support in areas such as time management and study skills. Some courses require Writing Services visits to strengthen students’ academic style for certain written assignments. Additionally, there are a variety of premier writing resources available for free, and the Writing Center hosts weekly writing study groups (LAN 100, LAN 101, & FAS100 ) as well as workshops. Students may also come to the Writing Center for questions regarding format, citations, and grammar, and they will be assisted depending upon staff availability.
Accessibility Services
The Accessibility Services Office (ASO) provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure access to all programs, facilities, and activities of the College based on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and their amendments. Accommodations are made on an individual, case-by-case basis, after an interactive process and submission of documentation to the Accessibility Services Coordinator. Incoming students with a disability are encouraged to submit documentation immediately upon acceptance into the College so that accommodations can be determined before the start of the semester in which they enroll. For more information, please call 717.569.7071 ext. 5383 or email ASO@lbc.edu.
English as Second Language - ESL Services
ESL Services supports LBC’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive learning community that values its diverse student population. In accordance with the guidelines outlined in 22 Pa. Code § 4.26, ESL Services promotes equitable access to educational opportunities by providing appropriate accommodations and individualized support for students whose first language is not English. ESL Services assists second-language learners in developing the academic English skills needed to participate confidently and successfully in college-level coursework. Support may include guidance with academic reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary development, grammar, classroom communication, note-taking, study strategies, and understanding assignment expectations. Students can also receive assistance with organization, time management, and communication with faculty. Through individualized instruction, language-proficiency assessments, and ongoing consultation, ESL Services helps students identify goals and build the skills necessary for academic progress and increased independence. ESL Services also recognizes that adjusting to a new language, educational system, and culture can involve personal and emotional challenges. Personalized sessions provide students with a confidential, supportive space to discuss cultural adjustment, academic stress, communication concerns, homesickness, and other challenges that may affect their well-being or academic success. More information, disclosure forms, and resources are available at lbc.edu/ally. The ESL Services Office can be reached at 717.569.7071 ext. 5486.