New York College Learning Skills Association

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  interchange of ideas, methods and expertise to improve the learner's relationship with his/her institution and educational environment.