About the New York College Learning Skills Association

NYCLSA Constitution - Updated November 2021

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The first Symposium on Remedial/Developmental Education was held in New York in 1978. In 1979, twenty-five educators in college academic support services joined together to form the New York College Learning Skills Association.

The NYCLSA constitution was ratified in April 1980 with these stated objectives: 

• To advance standards for Learning Skills professionals through education, research, and public service.
• To develop principles and standards for the establishment of learning assistance centers.
• To assist in the professional development of learning skills professions.
• To provide educational information and analysis to college educators and school systems about learning skills research, systems, techniques and available support
• To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, methods, and expertise to improve the learner's relationship with his/her institution and educational environment.

Our Mission: To advance standards for teaching and learning skills professionals serving underprepared college students.