Phase II:  In January 1989, when the college moved to its permanent residence at 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY, the Learning Skills Center followed, moving into the Learning Resource Center Building (library).  Over the years, as the college grew, so did the LSC.  The staff grew to four. Technology changed and grew.  The LSC continued to offer videos, programs on cassettes, books, and the latest in computer aided assistance. One-on-one and group tutoring continued, as did placement testing.  Due to the growth of the college, Professor Lake moved into full-time coordination of the college's reading program.

Phase III:  Since the center had outgrown its environs, the LSC moved to the Campus Center Building.  Already a centerpiece of student activity, the Campus Center provided wider student access.  In addition, with placement testing, registration, and counseling located in the same building, students had one-stop shopping.

In the fall of 2000, new coordinator Judy Coomes came on board.  At the same time, the center changed its name to the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) to reflect its role with faculty and students.  Today, the TLC operates with a coordinator and three Instructional Specialists. 

The main room is light and airy with its cathedral ceiling, walls of white blocks and exposed red brick, a ledge with a half-moon window, as well as a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows.  One wall features white maple cabinets with windows encasing the center's books, videos, cassettes, and supplies.  A white maple rolling cabinet holds the CD-ROMs.  Scented candles flicker, while fountains flow to relax the mind and body.  Scattered around the room are small round study/tutoring tables, plump, upholstered chairs, lamps, wreaths, and live plants for more relaxed ambiance.  Twelve computers give students access to the internet, as well as the TLC's computer assisted programs.

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