Portage Learning's mission is to provide quality academic preparation in college courses via accessible, interactive methods and to meet the entrance prerequisites and continuing needs of applicants to colleges and post-secondary schools, with the goal of assisting those schools in training and admitting well-prepared applicants who will positively impact the community.
Initially, she attempted to enter the nursing program at the University of Texas, located just a few minutes from her home in Austin. She was told the credits she had earned three decades earlier were now outdated. So she opened her laptop and searched for “nursing prerequisites,” which eventually pointed her to Portage Learning. Ruby would share her story with John Mohrbacher, who serves as scholarship coordinator for Portage. She was hoping to receive help to pay for her schooling, and John wasted little time in delivering the good news.
What makes a Portage Learning education so special? It all starts with our faculty, who guide our students with great passion and expertise. Today, meet Dr. Jeffrey Cole. Dr. Cole is Co-Chair of our Humanities Department and a Professor of History in the Humanities Department. He has been teaching college students for the past 30 years.
“We’re committed to developing a relational partnership with each student,” said Debbie Michalik, who oversees the team as Senior Director of Student Services. “We want them to know they are individuals to us. They are not just another number.”
Have you ever wondered what makes you, you?
Perhaps you have heard it said you have your father’s eyes or your mother’s smile. How is it that some siblings can look so similar, while others look distinctly different?
With any form of history, there are valuable lessons to learn from the past. Such lessons are a compilation of both successes and failures. The history of the United States is no different. In truth, the history of the United States is the product of a number of other histories that influenced how the country came to be.
Portage also has truly dedicated faculty that bring years of experience and insights that shape the student experience. As experts within their respective fields, our faculty similarly offer valuable feedback to enrich course goals and learning objectives to the highest levels.
HUMN 160 Global Religion & Culture examines the intersection of religion, culture, and globalization, particularly as they are manifested in the workplace. Drawing from his unique experiences, Dr. Watt guides students through an in-depth exploration of eight major religions, as well as the cultural implications and effects that a globalized world has had on society.
It is crucial in times like this to carefully consider one’s stress management. Many events are beyond individual control, yet how we respond to these events has a significant impact on our quality of life, and our physical and mental well-being.
Procrastination and excuses go hand in hand. Let’s face it, this year we all have a mile-long list of valid excuses why we are behind on our goals. In these uncertain times, it has been hard to focus on what needs to be done. Whether you have been an essential worker on the front lines taking care of patients and your community or you have been confined to your home due to lockdowns, making deadlines and hitting goals has been exceptionally hard this year.
