General Education Department
Message from the Department Chair
The General Education Department provides a number of important resources and services to the Idaho State University College of Technology (COT). Services include credit and noncredit classes, workshops, tutoring, conferences, mentoring, counseling and outreach facilities. In order to deliver these services to COT students the General Education Department is composed of several programs listed and described below.
For more information call 282-3597
Teena Rhoads,
Department Chair
rhoateen@isu.edu
Sheri Kunkel
Administrative Assistant
kunksher@isu.edu
Technical General Education (TGE)
Technical General Education coursework complements the College of Technology technical training by providing general educational courses such as business/technical writing, math, oral communication, building job search skills, and understanding human relations issues pertinent to the workplace.
For more information call 282-3597.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education offers free comprehensive assessment and instruction in basic skills including reading, writing, math, and English as a Second Language (ESL). The program provides literacy instruction, preparation for the GED Tests and High School Equivalency Certificate, and skills brush-up for college entrance (COMPASS test prep) or employment. In addition to classes and directed independent study, Internet and other computer study options are available. Outreach centers operate throughout seven southeastern Idaho counties.
For more information call 282-2468.
Resource Center
The Resource Center uses peer tutors (group or one-on-one tutoring), computer software, two full-time instructional aides, and two computer labs to offer assistance.
For more information call 282-2468.
Center For New Directions
The Center For New Directions assists individuals in transition to become personally and economically self-sufficient and to find the right path for work and educational success.
For more information call 282-2454