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Learning Support Programs

Developmental Studies programs began in Fall 1974 as a means of bringing the reading, English, and mathematical skills of marginally prepared students up to standard. In 1993, Developmental Studies policy and procedures were revised and Developmental Studies programs were included under a broader Learning Support (LS) structure. LS programs serve students who need preparation in reading, mathematics, English, and/or other areas for success in college. Students who do not meet standards for regular admission are required to take the appropriate part(s) of the Collegiate Placement Exam or COMPASS exam to determine whether they are to be placed in LS courses. In admissions, placement, and exit requirements, institutions may set higher standards than required by the System. No degree credit may be earned in LS courses, but institutional credit is awarded. LS programs may serve three groups of students:

1. Students required to take LS courses because they are below System minimum requirements for placement (430 SAT-Verbal or 400 SAT-Math or CPC English or CPC Math);
2. Students who are above the System minimum requirements but are required by the institution to take LS courses or other courses;
3. Students who volunteer to take LS courses to prepare for regular college courses.

Learning Support Requirements
2000 High School Graduates as First-Time College Freshmen, Fall 2000

Institution	Number of First-Time Freshmen	Number below System Minima	Percent below System Minima	Number below Institution Minima	Percent below Institution Minima
Georgia Institute of Tech.	2,156
Georgia State University	1,957	4	0.2
Medical College of Georgia
University of Georgia	3,825	14	0.4	456	11.9
Research University Total	7,938	18	0.2	456	5.7
Georgia Southern Univ.	2,694	123	4.6	697	25.9
Valdosta State University	1,201
Regional University Total	3,895	123	3.2	697	17.9
Albany State University	572	300	52.4
Armstrong Atlantic State Univ.	443
Augusta State University	621	86	13.8	56	9.0
Clayton College & State Univ.	437	36	8.2	2	0.5
Columbus State University	689	103	14.9
Fort Valley State University	324	111	34.3
Georgia College & State Univ.	709	5	0.7	36	5.1
Georgia Southwestern State Univ.	242	12	5.0
Kennesaw State University	1,076	25	2.3	259	24.1
North Ga. College & State Univ.	590	31	5.3	21	3.6
Savannah State University	281	122	43.4	9	3.2
Southern Polytechnic State Univ.	342
State University of West Georgia	1,576	155	9.8
State University Total	7,902	986	12.5	383	4.8
Dalton State College	456	157	34.4	35	7.7
Macon State College	473	215	45.5	64	13.5
State College Total	929	372	40.0	99	10.7
Abraham Baldwin Agric. College	700	330	47.1	1	0.1
Atlanta Metropolitan College	133	98	73.7
Bainbridge College	142	87	61.3
Coastal Georgia Community College	232	64	27.6
Darton College	449	202	45.0	25	5.6
East Georgia College	351	283	80.6	19	5.4
Floyd College	327	142	43.4	63	19.3
Gainesville College	579	231	39.9	68	11.7
Georgia Perimeter College	1,373	548	39.9	218	15.9
Gordon College	695	300	43.2
Middle Georgia College	484	225	46.5
South Georgia College	220	105	47.7
Waycross College	122	51	41.8	2	1.6
Two-Year College Total	5,807	2,666	45.9	396	6.8
SYSTEM TOTAL	26,471	4,165	15.7	2,031	7.7

Sources: The Policy Manual; Academic Affairs Handbook; Learning Support Administrative Procedures; Student Information Reporting System

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