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History of the LEC
The University of La Verne's centralized tutoring program has been in existence since 1989. In addition to tutoring services, the LEC began providing academic advising to First-Year Resource Program students in 1992, and started group tutoring (supplemental instruction) for challenging courses in 1998. The tutoring program was granted Level I certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) in 1994, and Level II and III certification in 2001.

Bailey Smith
LEC Director
Email: smithba@ulv.edu
Extension: 4842

Bailey Smith is the Director of the Learning Enhancement Center. She is a member of the National Association of Developmental Education and the Association of California Colleges for Tutoring and Learning Assistance, and serves as Past President of the California chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association. Bailey has over 10 years of experience with alternative and adult education, and her previous position was Education Director for the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, a job training agency serving at-risk young adults in Long Beach and Compton. She has a Master's Degree in Multicultural Education from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Bachelor's in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz (home of the Banana Slugs).

Steve Kinzie
LEC Assistant Director
Writing Specialist
Email: kinzies@ulv.edu
Extension: 4045

Steve Kinzie is the Assistant Director and Writing Specialist of the Learning Enhancement Center. He is also an adjunct professor, teaching freshman composition, Peace Studies, and Conflict Resolution. Steve is a singer and songwriter who has played banjo and guitar since his epiphany at a Pete Seeger concert in 1960.

Brad Patton
Information Technology Specialist
Email: bpatton@ulv.edu
Extension: 4849

Brad Patton is a CAPA student who is working towards a degree in computer science. He has 8 years experience in the IT field and enjoys working with computers and the students here at ULV.