This document provides information about the English Language Institute (ELI) including its vision, course offerings, activities outside the classroom, and presence both online and offline. The ELI offers courses in fluency, academic skills, TOEFL preparation, and advanced literature and theatre classes. It also provides peer tutoring, social and cultural events, and international exchanges. The ELI resource center is a technology-enhanced space for independent study, academic advising, and walk-in support for students and faculty. Both students and faculty can access language resources and receive assistance. The ELI maintains an online presence through its website providing general information, announcements, resources, and a way for students to share their international experience. It promotes the E

1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE
INSTITUTE
VISION

2. COURSE OFFERINGS
• FLUENCY
• ACADEMIC SKILLS (Academic Reading, Academic Writing,
Note-Taking- Grammar-Test taking)
• TOEFL
• ADVANCED CLASSES (Literature, Theatre)
• PEER TUTORING
Participate in social & cultural life of college community
(lectures, exhibits, concerts, social events, coffee hours,
trips)
International day
Life in Waterbury – field trips
International exchanges
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

3. ELI PRESENCE
•ONLINE
•OFFLINE

4. ELI OFFLINE PRESENCE
Technology-enhanced
RESOURCE CENTER
• Study Areas
• Language Resources
• Tutors
• Walk-in support for
students & faculty

5. ELI RESOURCE CENTER
STUDENTS
• Learn independently
• Aacademic advisement
• Immigration help
• Support w/ technology
FACULTY
• Access/research new technologies for language
learning
• share of best practices
• training
• consultations

6. ELI ONLINE PRESENCE
• General Info: (Programs & Classes / Schedules/
Tuition fees / How to apply ,Admission advisement –
Immigration FAQs – Visa, etc)
• Announcements & News
• Info on Resource Center
• Info in different languages
• Newsletter
• Where to get help
• Social Connection - Twitter – Blogs
• Share International student experience
• Faculty resources

7. Promoting ELI
•Open house
•Testimonials
•Promotional Videos
•International exchanges