Educational Enrichment (EE)Educational Enrichment (EE)

Academic success is our goal for you. Through courses designed to enhance preparation for college-level reading and writing intensive courses, and math courses, Educational Enrichment (EE) courses in Reading, Writing, and Math provide a foundation of academic strength that can increase your chances for future success. EE courses related to study strategies also help students obtain skills necessary for future course enrollment success.

Educational Enrichment courses are required to be completed by the end of your first year. Exceptions can be made on an individual basis. Enrollment in Educational Enrichment (EE) courses are determined by your SAT/Act scores and/or course placement test results. How many EE courses, and which ones, are also based on your major requirements. It is important to work closely with your academic advisor to be sure you are following all academic policies and procedures required for your major.

Educational Enrichment courses include:

EE 091 College Reading I   3 Credits

Designed to provide basic reading and study skills that students will need in preparation for courses in their college programs. Develops reading competency in vocabulary, comprehension, and reading rate and strengthens study skills. Competency-based instruction built around three credit model. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

EE 093 College Reading II   1 Credit

Designed to improve critical reading skills necessary for comprehending advanced course texts. Competency-based instruction built around 1-credit model. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

EE 094 Foundations of Algebra   3 Credits

An introduction to algebra which includes major topics in the areas of integers, variable expressions, solving equations, application of solving equations, operations with polynomials (including factoring) and graphs of linear equations. Competency-based instruction built around a three-credit model. Prerequisite: Admission by placement or as a pre-admission algebra requirement of the student.

EE 096 Mathematics I    3 Credits

Designed to provide basic skills the individual student will need in preparation for courses in his/her college program. Areas covered could include: division, multiplication, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, percent, ratio and proportion, the metric system, simple equations, and word problems. Competency-based instruction built around a 3-credit model. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

EE 097 Mathematics ll   1 Credit

Designed to provide basic skills the individual student will need in preparation for courses in his/her college program. Area covered could include: division, multiplication, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, percent, ratio and proportion, and word problems. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

EE 098 Introduction to College Writing I   3 Credits

This course is designed to develop critical thinking and writing skills that students will need in preparation for their college programs. Students are introduced to composition strategies, basic library research methods, and MLA formats. Areas reviewed include: the fundamentals of grammar, punctuation, usage, and sentence structure. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

EE 099 Introduction to College Writing II   1 Credit

This course is designed to strengthen individual levels of writing competency. Students become familiar with research formats, standards and expectations often encountered in college writing. Areas of concentration include extensive work in drafting, organizing, revising, and editing. Students also apply grammar and usage fundamentals to develop more confidence in using a variety of sentence structures. May be recommended upon completion of EE 098. Prerequisite: Admission by placement. Co-requisite: EN 110 or EN 111.

EE 100 Strategies for Academic Success   1 Credit

This course is designed to assist students in developing and using effective study strategies. Students will examine their academic goals and implement strategies to assist them in meeting their goals. Areas of discussion include goal setting, learning styles, test preparation, listening and note taking skills, time management, and memory strategies.

EE 110 Health Care Mathematics   1 Credit

This course is designed to provide basic mathematics skills the student will need in preparation for the courses in his/her nursing program. Areas covered include: operations involving fractions and decimals, proportions, the metric system, conversions of medical units, and solving word problems involving medications. Prerequisites: Competency-based instruction built around a one-credit model. Prerequisite: Admission by placement.

Educational Enrichment (EE) faculty

Ms. Kristi L. Bowers, M.S.
Assistant Professor of Educational Enrichment
Department Chairperson, General Studies
Office: Academic Hall 209
Phone Number: 814-886-6316
Email: kbowers@mtaloy.edu

Mr. Ryan Costanzo, M.A., M.S.Ed.
Instructor of Educational Enrichment
Office: Academic Hall 209
Phone Number: 814-886-6405
Email: rcostanzo@mtaloy.edu

Ms. Patricia E. McNelis, M.A.
Instructor of Educational Enrichment/Writing Specialist
Office: Academic Hall 202
Phone Number: 814-886-6415
Email: pmcnelis@mtaloy.edu