Mid's LUCES Academy offers a variety of courses taught in an alternative delivery method to ensure all students are ready to meet the literacy standards required for success in college.
The SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) course delivery method is used by instructors of LUCES courses to help students navigate barriers to college such as college readiness, academic language, and other external factors.
SIOP-trained instructors work with teams across the College to improve student placement, retention, and completion rates while ensuring students meet the course learning objectives.
LUCES courses are best suited for students who may experience challenges with typical instructional methods, such as the lecture and listen method. Students who don't speak English as their first language, are returning to college after some time away from the classroom, or students who struggled in high school are those who benefit most from LUCES courses, although all students can register for and benefit from the instructional methods used in LUCES courses.
To learn more about LUCES courses and how they can help you achieve your goals, contact your Mid Mentor.
Shari Lowe, Maria Gross, Lucy Andacia, and Iliana Miller are Mid instructors using the LUCES pedagogy.
Complete list of LUCES Instructors
- Luzdelys Andarcia | Co-Chair LUCES Committee, Spanish
- Steven Boyer | Math
- Jessica Chemberlin | Sociology
- Jennifer Daniels | Math
- Dr. Amy Dykhouse | Director of Career Services & Accommodations
- Amy Fisher | Dean of Business and Professional Studies
- Maria Gross | Co-Chair LUCES Committee, Psychology
- Jacob Hamric History/Political Science
- Shari Lowe | Co-Chair LUCES Committee, Psychology
- Dr. Diane Miller | Communication
- Iliana Miller | English
- Dr. Jordan Webster | Math
- Adam VanDyke | Science
Current LUCES Courses
- COM 101
- ENG 110
- ENG 111
- ENG 222
- MAT 101
- MAT 104
- POL 201
- PSY 101
- SOC 101
