our mission is to support learning assistance professionals as they develop and maintain learning centers, programs, and services to enhance student learning at the post-secondary level.

NCLCA defines a learning center as a place where students can be taught to become more efficient and effective learners. Learning Center services may include tutoring, mentoring, supplemental instruction, computer aided instruction, success seminars/programs, advising and more.

NCLCA supports learning center professionals in the following ways:

• Promoting professional standards in the areas of administration and management, program and curriculum design, evaluation, and research;

• Acting on learning assistance issues at local, regional, and national levels;

• Assisting in the creation of new and enhancement of existing learning centers and programs;

• Providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and idea exchange through conferences, workshops, institutes and publications;

• Coordinating efforts with related professional associations; and

• Offering forums for celebrating and respecting the profession.