Level UP - Office of Instruction

Glasetta Barksdale

Associate Dean of Instruction

Level Up is a free supportive readiness program that helps to prepare students for college-level Math and English coursework.

What is Level Up​?   

Level Up is a supportive readiness program that helps to prepare students for college-level Math and English coursework. The primary goal of Level Up is to have more college students begin with fewer pre-college level requirements, and therefore, a much better chance of college success. This program aims to prepare students for college-level coursework in a college environment.

Level Up Benefits   

  • Save on tuition and textbooks  
  • Eliminate up to 3 semesters of classes 
  • Accelerate education in English and Math 
  • Develop a support system with peers, faculty, and staff 
  • Get involved with a close community of highly motivated peers and supportive teachers 

Level Up Qualifications   

Students who place below the college-level requirements in Math and/or English classes qualify for Level Up. College-level requirements are a 6 on the Reading to Write exam and 46 or higher on the ALEKS exam. Students who score below these college-level benchmarks qualify for the Level Up program.   

Program Registration   

Students can register by contacting their Academic Advisor or by completing the Pipeline to Careers in Health Care: Level Up Interest Form   

 

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Faculty and Staff

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Name      

Phone      

Email       

Office      

Glasetta Barksdale

(312) 850-7288

gbarksdale@ccc.edu   

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