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Academic Resource Center (ARC)
The Academic Resource Center, which is in APEX (Gault library) offers a variety of academic support services, programs and 1:1 meetings available to all students. Popular areas of support include time management techniques, class preparation tips and test taking strategies. In addition, the Academic Resource Center coordinates peer-tutoring for several academic departments. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment.
An additional support that the Academic Resource Center offers is English Language Learning. Students can receive instruction or support with English grammar, sentence structure, writing, reading comprehension, reading speed, vocabulary, listening comprehension, speaking fluency, pronunciation, and American culture through 1:1 meetings with the Academic Resource Center staff, ELL Peer Tutoring, ELL Writing Studio courses, and other programming offered throughout the year.
The Academic Resource Center also coordinates accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities. At the beginning of the semester, students should contact the Academic Resource Center to make arrangements for securing appropriate accommodations. Although the Academic Resource Center will notify professors of students with documented disabilities and the approved accommodations, students are encouraged to speak with professors during the first week of each semester. If a student does not request accommodations or does not provide documentation to the Academic Resource Center, faculty are under no obligation to provide accommodations.
The Writing Center
The Writing Center provides professional tutors who work with you to help clarify your thinking and improve the communication of your ideas. They can help at all stages of writing, from planning to drafting to revision. I encourage you all to take advantage of this wonderful, free resource for any of your writing assignments.
Academic Planning
Do you want to talk with someone about your course selection, potential majors, or your educational goals? Would you like help with developing personalized strategies for enhancing your academic learning? Stop by the front desk in APEX or click on a link below to schedule an appointment with one of our APEX Advisors. And remember, drop in appointments are available during Walk-in-Wednesdays 1:30 – 4:00.
Use these links to schedule a meeting with Krista Martin or to schedule a meeting with Dr. Mark Graham.
Learning Accommodations
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) works to ensure that students with disabilities have access equal to that of other students across their collegiate experience. Toward this mission, we provide individual accommodations and services that are designed to build an accessible and inclusive campus community. In conjunction with Disability Support Services, the ARC staff supports all students in developing academic skills, learning about campus resources, and empowering students with ownership as they navigate their collegiate education. If you have inquiries regarding Disability Support Services, consult the Disability Support Services page of the ARC website for more information.
Peer Tutors
Peer Tutors can help you achieve your academic goals in a specific class. Peer Tutors can help you understand assignments, explain the key concepts of course materials, offer feedback and encouragement, and share appropriate resources. Tutoring sessions are individual, weekly, and one-hour long.
Peer Tutors have excelled in their coursework, been nominated by their professors, and have been trained through the Academic Resource Center’s Peer Tutor curriculum.